cunning
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"King George, as you know, never set foot in America. And please rest assured, ladies and gentlemen, I am not here as part of some cunning rearguard action."
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
That shift has surprised many who credited Orban’s total two decades in power to his cunning political instincts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 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
Fiona later admitted: "My cunning plan was not cunning at all!"
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026
He was neither handsome nor ugly, distinguished only by the malice that burned in his gray eyes, and that serpent smile of cunning and venom.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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