sleight

Example Sentences

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But Beethoven also questions every sentiment in the Mass. Grandeur can so suddenly turn solemn that it feels almost a ceremonial sleight of hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

This sleight of hand directly undermines the intended safeguards in federal law.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

For years, the company pulled off this bizarre sleight of hand—effectively acting as a middleman that buys Bitcoin for you so your stock in the company is worth less than Bitcoin.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2026

Alex Mitchell provided the speed at the breakdown to manoeuvre the Clermont defence, while Smith's control and sleight of hand behind him enticed his outside runners to carry hard and breach the gain-line.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2025

He’d never lost his love for sleight of hand, and he graduated from palming coins to cards, cups, wallets, and watches.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo