sneaky

Example Sentences

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A ball is a ball to within a fraction of an inch, no matter how enticing a sneaky catcher can make it look to a mere mortal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 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

"But they said they just wanted to keep it quiet and make that sneaky move, and they made the best move of the draft so I'm excited."

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

A strong undercurrent of that lively book is that it’s good to be unreadable and sneaky: “I play it very loose.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Emma and Lisa-Marie Anne stay for dinner—Aunt Melissa ordered take-out instead of cooking for once—and the five of us exchange sneaky looks while passing cartons of kung pao chicken, moo shu pork, and broccoli beef.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller