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His memoir, “The Deception Game,” reveals these dirty tricks in a rare eyewitness account of how states work to gain what is now called an information advantage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

But as accusations of corruption and dirty tricks against Mitterrand began to mount, his relations with the president became more distant.

From Barron's ● Mar. 23, 2026

He deployed dirty tricks against Tiny Rowland, his rival in buying the business, and was even accused of stealing items from his safety deposit box at the store.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2024

But for all the talk of South Carolina’s penchant for dirty tricks, the state also values the glad hand.

From New York Times ● Jan. 26, 2024

While you will have your army at the ready in case Ghohg plays dirty tricks, do not forget that Ghohg will doubtless have his goblin army ready to attack us, too.

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




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