tricks

Example Sentences

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Here’s hoping he has more of these magic tricks up his sleeve.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Sometimes, parents and teachers are pulling tricks of their own.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

“When customers or analysts start thinking, ‘Gosh, AI is gonna eat software or SaaS,’ it comes from the place of seeing parlor tricks.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Somewhere between Rue and Cassie on the desperation scale sits Elle Fanning’s Margo Millet, an eager community college student whose money troubles start when she falls for one of the oldest tricks in the book.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

“And frankly, I don’t have any time to waste. I’ve got to practice this. So, why don’t you do one of your little magic tricks and make yourself disappear?”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti