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sneaky

[snee-kee] / ˈsni ki /


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That’s smart—both can take a sneaky but surprisingly large bite out of future nest eggs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Even so, I have a sneaky feeling Sunderland will find a way of winning this one at home, and leave Forest with a bit more work to do.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

That’s another problem with Mythos and other AI — they rarely do what we expect and find sneaky ways around rules.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

But Mr. Lithgow’s performance is infused with a sneaky playfulness evoking the “broken boy,” as Jessie puts it, still cavorting in the hulk of an elderly man.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Liyana felt sneaky, but relieved to have a few moments alone.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye




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