sneaky

Example Sentences

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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

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

But Everton won here last season and, given how good they are on the road, I just have a sneaky feeling they will get something this time too.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Dimple glanced at him sideways, in that sneaky yet piercing way she had.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon