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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

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

Her plot-rich story includes art terrorists, undercover agents, snooty Parisians, sneaky New Yorkers and a one-armed billionaire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Nathan snuck his phone out of his pocket, wanting to take a sneaky selfie.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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