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

Pulling it off required 18 months of meticulous planning, daring subterfuge, high-tech gadgets, cool nerves—and a dollop of luck.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

Luckily, Hulu and Vanderpump have lightened up on the subterfuge themselves, turning Season 2 into a competition show that doubles as an opportunity for cross-promotion.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2025

“There’s a little bit of subterfuge or trickery going on.”

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2025

Here, there’s not even the subterfuge of such a possibility.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland