trickery
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Hackers will call and play these voices to create an emotionally charged situation where you’re more likely to fall for trickery.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
A real showboater is someone whose very mention elicits warm, fuzzy memories of flamboyant flicks and trickery.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
After gaining one first down, they lined up for a punt on fourth down and tried some of the trickery that had worked so well in recent weeks.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2025
While it’s upsetting that these GLP-1-specific skin care products are nothing new, it also means you can avoid falling prey to this marketing trickery.
From Slate • Aug. 21, 2025
I got used to sitting next to him in the Truman theater and having him nudge me with his elbow in reaction to his own trickery and whisper, “I just love that!”
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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