Trojan horse
Example Sentences
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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
The approach is inspired by the Trojan horse.
From Science Daily • Jan. 30, 2026
The therapy is named Trojan horse therapy after the siege of the city of Troy in Greek mythology, when a giant wooden horse was used to smuggle soldiers into the city.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025
The plane is not just a hefty bribe, but also—at least potentially—a flying Trojan horse.
From Slate • May 12, 2025
Once the virus enters the cell, it becomes a Trojan horse.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
