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Example Sentences
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As it turns out, that was exactly what made “One Mike” such a useful ploy.
But the author said her cancer update "wasn't a ploy to get sympathy-sales for release day".
From BBC
I am especially intrigued by China’s repeat of its rare-earth ploy.
From MarketWatch
They saw the heavy charges levelled against him as a typical ploy to get people to sign up.
From BBC
A clever ploy at first, the idea quickly turns into a nightmare primed for uncomfortable comedy.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.