sneaky

Example Sentences

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In the UK, consumer group Which? has called it a "sneaky" tactic.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

A strong undercurrent of that lively book is that it’s good to be unreadable and sneaky: “I play it very loose.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

That's because her furniture, clothes and even members of her family all made sneaky appearances to prank her as part of Michael McIntyre's Big Show.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

JSN is a sneaky outside pick to win MVP, though that award almost always goes to the winning quarterback.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

Rishi smiled, a sneaky little thing that darted out before he could stop it.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon