ruse
Example Sentences
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But she’s also drawing our attention to the whole ruse here.
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
What makes Drift’s losses so unusual is the depth of North Korea’s alleged ruse.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 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
One day, and I guess that day has finally come, this ruse stopped working.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026
The cave-in that had so distressed Cora was a ruse to camouflage the operation below.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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