stratagems

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New Stratagems in the Quest for Hair Transplants, lotions, pills: what’s next in the search for a thick head of hair?

From New York Times • May 11, 2011

Stratagems were devised; "scenarios" were roughed out and rehearsed.

From Time Magazine Archive

Stratagems were continually devised to entrap him; but he retired into the distant parts of the wood, only appearing when hunger or lack of ammunition compelled his visits.

From The History of Tasmania , Volume II by West, John

But since it was resolved it must be done, she contrives a thousand Stratagems; and at last pitches upon an effectual one.

From The Works of Aphra Behn Volume V by Summers, Montague

Stratagems, like those of disciplined armies—ambuscades, like those of Indians, are impossible.

From Israel Potter by Melville, Herman