subterfuge

Example Sentences

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He added that that U.S. used subterfuge to mislead the Iranians who were searching for the downed aviator.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Through methods like search engine optimization and other nifty page-ranking subterfuge, this nonverified content climbs to the top of search results and people’s consciousness.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

And Tehran now sees the Witkoff track as subterfuge.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Nonetheless, rogue states proceeded toward nuclear-power status through determination and subterfuge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025

But the harassed and unfeeling teachers assured each other that this was just a subterfuge for a child to get out of the classroom for a little while.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith