cat-and-mouse

Example Sentences

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Salamanca called the military's current drone tactics "a cat-and-mouse game."

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

It’s part of an elaborate cat-and-mouse game many colleges play to manage yield, or the share of admitted students who enroll.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Based on an actual meeting between the two, it’s a cagey game of cat-and-mouse, with the publisher taking the measure of a nervous, still-inexperienced journalist, looking for reassurance that his reporting will prove out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Like so many horror trends, these gonzo cat-and-mouse games are a unique product of our time.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

I suppose he wanted me to get enough air so I could beg; but I suddenly got sick of the whole cat-and-mouse game.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep