ruse
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And am I correct that this particular passage really exposes the ruse?
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
Russell figured out the ruse after reading a warning on the Blizzard website, which said authorized recruiters would use only certain email extensions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
He imagined an older artist in a situation with a younger artist where “it’s a ruse but I didn’t know what the ruse was,” the filmmaker says.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
What he says tonight will be carefully scrutinised by US allies and adversaries, some of whom will wonder whether it constitutes a ruse.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
Even if they think it's a ruse, I hope they'll decide I'm hidden somewhere near it.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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