dirty tricks

Example Sentences

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But as accusations of corruption and dirty tricks against Mitterrand began to mount, his relations with the president became more distant.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

But while the Reds claimed a 2-1 win courtesy of two Steven Gerrard penalties, the Liverpool skipper felt there had been a few dirty tricks from the Hammers.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

But for all the talk of South Carolina’s penchant for dirty tricks, the state also values the glad hand.

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2024

“There’s dirty tricks being played all over the place,” Swanson said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2023

Besides running covert operations, including dirty tricks known as sabotage, Franklin’s work would include gathering intelligence, sending out counterintelligence agents to hunt for moles and British spies, and using propaganda against England.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen