feint

Example Sentences

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Perhaps this is a feint in some grand art of the deal.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2025

Hathaway fell for Paulo Garbisi's feint that opened space for Capuozzo to pop up from nowhere and tap down with a wonderful finish.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2025

In the third minute, she made a feint toward Gotham defender Jenna Nighswonger, then spun quickly the turf.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2023

Lamm slipped in another feint, which was to raise the question of whether Greenblatt is sufficiently engaged with Jewishness to merit a defense from antisemitism.

From Slate • Oct. 2, 2023

When the ball came Ben made a violent feint toward the basket which drove Jim Don stumbling backward.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy