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bluffing

[bluhf-ing] / ˈblʌf ɪŋ /










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Kids know if you’re bluffing, so do not make a threat that you’re not willing to carry though.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Those who remain alive might well be bluffing, projecting resolve even if they would privately prefer to sue for peace.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

Mehdi, a 58-year-old salesman believes the opposite, saying that "the Americans are bluffing" and that "the negotiations will be 100% successful".

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

"We aren't bluffing or joking - we don't have a purpose media wise we are only for money and money only and one of our main managers wanted me to reach out to you."

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2025

If he thought I was bluffing, he was going to be disappointed.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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