guile
Example Sentences
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They underestimated the resilience, ruthlessness and guile of the Islamic regime.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
But unlike other aging vets who stay afloat with guile and experience, Rose has blended the wisdom of years with a full-on embrace of younger methods, retooling everything from his swing to his fitness routines.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
The hosts lacked the guile to unlock a stubborn defence once again in the second half - just a week after failing to find the back of the net against bottom of the table Wolves.
From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026
Harmer outdid the Indian spinners in their own den with his guile and turn.
From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025
Below a certain age, kids don’t have enough guile to filter what their parents tell them in private.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
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The Crucible
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Grade 11, List 2
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