cat-and-mouse
Example Sentences
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Like so many horror trends, these gonzo cat-and-mouse games are a unique product of our time.
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026
There is definitely a cat-and-mouse element to the relationship.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
Indeed, the world’s most high-stakes clandestine cat-and-mouse game is currently taking place in the race for artificial-intelligence supremacy.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026
“It’s a bit of a cat-and-mouse game that we’re watching and learning from in Ukraine,” said Bartholomees.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025
“Yeah, go ahead,” he said finally, as though he had tired of the cat-and-mouse game.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
