ruse

Example Sentences

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One day, and I guess that day has finally come, this ruse stopped working.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Markets will make wrong reads, fall for a ruse or bad news that turns out to be not so bad after all.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

Viewers immediately saw through the ruse, recognizing that Ring’s web of surveillance could absolutely be used to watch almost everyone, almost everywhere, whether or not they’ve done something illegal.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

Lewis, whose own landlord was not aware of the move, said he "100% believed" that the fire safety claims were a ruse to clear the building.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

"I regret my little ruse, Lord Petyr, but when we spoke, I could not know the Domishmen would accept my offer."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin