shock tactics
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The declaration, leaving Pakistan about 100 overs for the chase, was generous, but immediately vindicated by the success of England's shock tactics.
From BBC • Dec. 4, 2022
The Psycho Clan’s exploration of shock tactics peaked with “This Is Real,” in 2017, an escape experience in which audience members were “abducted” in Red Hook.
From New York Times • Jul. 5, 2022
British payments company Wise tried shock tactics in its early days, with anti-bank ads and flash mobs across the City of London.
From Reuters • Jul. 29, 2021
A warning for the easily offended: Waters is famous for his shock tactics and bad taste, and both here are on ample display.
From Washington Times • Oct. 6, 2018
It was early evident that the Navy intended shock tactics, while the Army favoured a system of elastic defence.
From Punch or the London Charivari, Volume 158, March 24, 1920. by Various
