trick

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The truth is, whatever you pick — as long as it’s something — will likely do the trick of growing faster than the rate of inflation as you age.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

These days, being a limelight-seeking senator, swing-state governor, or New York City real estate developer who used to host a reality TV show can do the trick.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Slade then poached a loose pass from Munster's Alex Nankivell before racing through under the posts, and Rigg repeated the trick after visiting full-back Ben O'Connor virtually handed him the ball.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

It’s almost a magic trick that, after his delirious first hour, Lapid has an entirely different emotional register in store.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Imagine a wooden horse so big that the whole Greek army could get inside as a trick to get into Troy and fight their enemies.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney