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

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

Indeed, the world’s most high-stakes clandestine cat-and-mouse game is currently taking place in the race for artificial-intelligence supremacy.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

She did not want to suffer through a long and boring cat-and-mouse question session.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements