cat-and-mouse

Example Sentences

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Mikel Arteta's Gunners have struck the latest blow in this cat and mouse chase, four points clear at the summit following City's frustrating goalless draw at Sunderland on Thursday night.

From BBC

When Neves Valente left the bathroom, John got suspicious and followed him, and the pair played “a game of cat and mouse” on foot through the neighborhood.

From The Wall Street Journal

Federal regulators call it a growing epidemic, and stopping the thieves has become a game of cat and mouse for law enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal

For his part, Alexander remembers a game of "cat and mouse" with the manager who he felt perhaps "didn't want to be put under the microscope".

From BBC

The days ahead will be peppered with captain and player news conferences, a game of cat and mouse with the media trying to elicit controversial comments that could light a blue touch paper.

From BBC