double-cross

Example Sentences

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I was sure she’d win last year when the third season of “Hacks” ended with her character, Ava, pulling off a delightful double-cross.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2025

When a double-cross happens in one of the storylines, it passes as character development.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2023

No-one knows whether they will double-cross their paymasters by secretly voting for another candidate on Tuesday.

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2022

Ritchie piles double-cross on double-cross, clearly reveling in his plot machinations.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2020

Who wanted to go to school, where—if Matthew and Mark were to be believed—the teachers yelled, and the other boys would double-cross you if you didn’t watch out?

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix