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ploy

[ploi] / plɔɪ /


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As it turns out, that was exactly what made “One Mike” such a useful ploy.

From The Wall Street Journal

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