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guile

[gahyl] / gaɪl /


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But the Cyclops is one-eyed, slow-moving and tactically naive, like the English national team, and is eventually defeated by firm managerial leadership and guile.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026

This extended reality might work even better for individual sports, where each athlete’s strength and guile would be tested in ways never seen: Imagine Muhammad Ali vs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

Lynagh was a menace in the first half and Menoncella has grit to go with his considerable guile and grace.

From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2026

While the WSL is still a league with a divide between haves and have-nots, those that have still need guile and adaptability to beat sides lower in the division.

From BBC ● Dec. 7, 2025

There is no guile in her replies, only sincerity and truth.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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