feint
Example Sentences
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If Mr. Zelensky’s comments about waiting to launch the campaign were an attempt at misdirection, it would be in keeping with an information war that has been full of feints and surprises.
From New York Times
Military analysts have pointed to a likely period of probing assaults, feints and long-range strikes in the opening phase of the attack.
From New York Times
The senior pulled out to the elbow before feinting right, going left, dusting her defender and streaking to the goal.
From Washington Post
It feints and weaves in an odd manner, losing and then gaining momentum over the course of its two-hour-plus run time.
From Los Angeles Times
Kahn Clary crowded him on the ropes, using feints that fed into hooks, body shot combinations and crosses.
From Los Angeles Times
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