cat-and-mouse
Example Sentences
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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
There is definitely a cat-and-mouse element to the relationship.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
“Come now,” he said, in high good humour, quite mad, enjoying his cat-and-mouse.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
