cunning

Example Sentences

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As Thia tries to complete the mission she failed alongside her synthetic sister, Fanning relishes the chance to play the far more violent and cunning counterpart, Tessa.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026

Those were Harlequins coach Jason Gilmore's words after his side stuck to cross-town rivals Saracens with a performance of cunning and commitment back in October.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

The episode sheds some light on Luthen and Kleya’s shared past and how they became the cunning spymaster and capable right hand that audiences have come to know in the series.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

While he wouldn’t bet against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman—he called Altman one of “the most cunning founders, CEOs—whatever you want to call it—that I have ever met”—Ohanian noted that OpenAI faces a test.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Lions were regal and courageous; peacocks were proud; ants were industrious; foxes were cunning.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton