ruse
Example Sentences
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I have a theory, however, that the band's notorious dislike of "the old stuff" is an elaborate ruse.
From BBC
Dustin says the musical ruse is the “most metal ever,” but it’s not enough to keep them safe from the terrifying creatures.
From Los Angeles Times
The Red Cross criticized the U.S.-designated terrorist group for involving it in an apparent ruse.
The precocious girls soon cotton on to the headmistress’s ruse and parry her appeals to dish on Miss Brodie.
To accept this ruse would be an insult to Mr. Mamdani, a man of strong convictions, and to the political movement of which he is a part.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
