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skullduggery

[skuhl-duhg-uh-ree] / skʌlˈdʌg ə ri /
NOUN
tricky behavior
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We have not seen the same level of skullduggery at the World Cup.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

And over six seasons, the series examined the under-explored territory that lay between two world wars—a kind of historical trench in which all manner of skullduggery could fester and bloom.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 19, 2026

To challenge that French postcolonial imperium built by cunning, corruption and covert skullduggery, Moscow needed an operative who could match Jacques Foccart’s legendary mastery of the dirty business of empire, measure for measure.

From Salon Oct. 22, 2023

"That's a pretty hefty prize for low-tech skullduggery," Tomasco said.

From Reuters May 10, 2023

"Very likely he's up to some skullduggery, sir," Matt opined.

From Cappy Ricks Or, the Subjugation of Matt Peasley by Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard)




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