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ploy

[ploi] / plɔɪ /


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Others have suggested that Anthropic’s warnings about the dangerous potential of its own tools could also be considered a marketing ploy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

“I feel like it was a ploy to get his ballroom that he wants, and that’s his reason,” one explained.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

The ploy failed as Rodgers was sacked in early October - and replaced by Jurgen Klopp.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Within days of the interview, which was perceived in part as a ploy for clemency by Maxwell, she was moved to a minimum-security camp in Texas.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The element of surprise had been lost—now he must try another ploy, the show of force.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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