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Author Fabcaro and illustrator Didier Conrad have opted for a classic storytelling blend of fights, dirty tricks, local specialities -- and an encounter with Caesar himself.

From Barron's Oct. 23, 2025

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

“There’s dirty tricks being played all over the place,” Swanson said.

From Seattle Times Nov. 5, 2023

In the UK, hundreds of Amazon workers in Coventry are currently on strike, but their union recently withdrew its bid for recognition, accusing the shopping giant of "dirty tricks".

From BBC Jun. 20, 2023

Chatty Cathy had been up to dirty tricks.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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