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sneaky

[snee-kee] / ˈsni ki /


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That’s smart—both can take a sneaky but surprisingly large bite out of future nest eggs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From BBC • May 13, 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

The mare walked quietly from the yard, as if she was trying very hard to be sneaky, and began a gentle trot as they passed the Corderos’ farmhouse.

From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby




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