cat-and-mouse
Example Sentences
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Based on an actual meeting between the two, it’s a cagey game of cat-and-mouse, with the publisher taking the measure of a nervous, still-inexperienced journalist, looking for reassurance that his reporting will prove out.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Like so many horror trends, these gonzo cat-and-mouse games are a unique product of our time.
From Salon • Mar. 29, 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
From perfectly spelled phishing emails to fake videos of government officials, artificial intelligence is changing the game for Interpol's cat-and-mouse fight against cybercrime at its high-tech war rooms in Singapore.
From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026
With her pursuers kicked off the train, Citra enjoyed a respite from the relentless cat-and-mouse game.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
