cunning

Example Sentences

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Septimius Severus was capable by turns of savagery, cunning, wit and generosity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The hosts kicked just as often, but with more cunning and variety, circumventing England with sideways nudges.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

As Thia tries to complete the mission she failed alongside her synthetic sister, Fanning relishes the chance to play the far more violent and cunning counterpart, Tessa.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

The child is as smart and cunning as Dunk is thick and guileless.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

Werfel looked from face to robber’s face and saw only anger, hurt, hatred, and cunning.

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin