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sneaky

[snee-kee] / ˈsni ki /


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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

"But they said they just wanted to keep it quiet and make that sneaky move, and they made the best move of the draft so I'm excited."

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

That’s another problem with Mythos and other AI — they rarely do what we expect and find sneaky ways around rules.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

I looked over my shoulder, not bothering to be sneaky about it.

From "The Honest Truth" by Dan Gemeinhart




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