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 ball is a ball to within a fraction of an inch, no matter how enticing a sneaky catcher can make it look to a mere mortal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 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

But Everton won here last season and, given how good they are on the road, I just have a sneaky feeling they will get something this time too.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

In addition to being sneaky and smart, they’re also compassionate.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown