subterfuge

Example Sentences

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He added that that U.S. used subterfuge to mislead the Iranians who were searching for the downed aviator.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

And Tehran now sees the Witkoff track as subterfuge.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The Miami Hurricanes’ coach has turned the natural secrecy, stealth, and subterfuge of college football and turned it into his signature.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Luckily, Hulu and Vanderpump have lightened up on the subterfuge themselves, turning Season 2 into a competition show that doubles as an opportunity for cross-promotion.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2025

I remembered Mrs. Van Hopper's warning of the night before about putting myself forward, and was embarrassed that he might think my talk of Monaco was a subterfuge to win a lift.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier