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guile

[gahyl] / gaɪl /


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He added: "Your lack of remorse was only matched by your guile in squeezing every last penny from one victim before moving on to the next."

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The hosts lacked the guile to unlock a stubborn defence once again in the second half - just a week after failing to find the back of the net against bottom of the table Wolves.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

Like Julien Duvivier and François Truffaut before him, Kiarostami captures their innocence and guile with righteous force.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

Harmer outdid the Indian spinners in their own den with his guile and turn.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

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

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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