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

The man won’t talk, but Lillian is one step ahead with a deal — and a double-cross — which ensures the baby’s safe return and the kidnapper’s swift arrest.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2023

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

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2022

Even as Tisquantum attempted to foment Indian distrust of Massasoit, he told the colonists that Massasoit was going to double-cross them by leading a joint attack on Plymouth with the Narragansett.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann