Trojan horse

Example Sentences

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You’re letting the Trojan horse into the house.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

This process is often described as a so called Trojan horse effect.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

VCRs were a Trojan horse in the American home that kicked off a rebellion against the centralized entertainment of the big three networks and movie-theater chains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Myeloma cannot be cured, but clinical trials last year showed the Trojan horse therapy halted the cancer for three years, compared to 13 months with current therapies.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025

Once the virus enters the cell, it becomes a Trojan horse.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston