cat-and-mouse

Example Sentences

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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

Within hours, copies were multiplying, leading to a game of cat-and-mouse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 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

There is definitely a cat-and-mouse element to the relationship.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

“Yes and no. The new evidence is a warm lead, obviously, but serials are tricky. They live for the cat-and-mouse, and they think twenty steps ahead.”

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin