ruse
Example Sentences
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Then it was loaded onto American C-5 cargo planes that flew over the Mediterranean before turning toward Saudi Arabia, bolstering the ruse that it was American equipment that was being delivered from the U.S.
Viewers immediately saw through the ruse, recognizing that Ring’s web of surveillance could absolutely be used to watch almost everyone, almost everywhere, whether or not they’ve done something illegal.
From Salon
If three kids figured out her ruse, the FBI must be getting close.
From Literature
After he saves the day, and his Daily Planet colleagues remark on Superman’s skills, his alter ego Clark Kent gives a sly glance to the camera, letting the audience in on the, quite obvious, ruse.
Which leads to my pet theory: Is it possible this is all a plant, a clever ruse by Big Ski Jump to get us all to pay more attention to the action from Predazzo Stadium?
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
