dirty tricks
Example Sentences
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One strategist predicted that the next generation of dirty tricks could be direct-to-voter misinformation that skips social media sites entirely.
From New York Times
She says she does not know who placed the leaflets, shot the windows or ordered her hospitalisation and a prosecution but accuses local authorities of a dirty tricks campaign.
From Reuters
The 1968 election was very close and highly divisive — and may have witnessed one of the sleaziest political dirty tricks in American history.
From Salon
The campaign in West Yorkshire was marred by acrimony, personal abuse and allegations of dirty tricks.
From BBC
The campaign has been marred by acrimony, personal abuse and allegations of dirty tricks.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
