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However, the ploy has yet to bear dividends.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Edwards, unsure whether this represented a genuine break between the two men or a ploy by Epstein, told the Journal he alerted his law partner, Stan Pottinger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

I am especially intrigued by China’s repeat of its rare-earth ploy.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 3, 2026

It’s all been some ploy to get me up on stage to do a couple minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

“Even Duck knows that tale. Can you tell me the name of the knight who tried the same ploy with Vhagar during the Dance of the Dragons?” lyrion grinned.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin