ruse

Example Sentences

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I have a theory, however, that the band's notorious dislike of "the old stuff" is an elaborate ruse.

From BBC

Shultz advised President Ronald Reagan that with the “secret” maps and the Potemkin ruse, the KGB had produced “evidence” that would make an espionage charge look credible.

From Washington Post

Unfortunately, Fox has good reason to believe that, as long as they keep up the ruse, the world of mainstream media will bend over backward to validate the right-wing network as a peer.

From Salon

He was nearly given a gold medal before the ruse was revealed.

From Seattle Times

It turned out it was an elaborate ruse to allow Bester to escape that same night dressed in a warder's uniform.

From BBC