dirty tricks

Example Sentences

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But as accusations of corruption and dirty tricks against Mitterrand began to mount, his relations with the president became more distant.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Not everything that blows up during the Oscars race is down to dirty tricks, he believes.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

But for all the talk of South Carolina’s penchant for dirty tricks, the state also values the glad hand.

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2024

“There’s dirty tricks being played all over the place,” Swanson said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 5, 2023

While you will have your army at the ready in case Ghohg plays dirty tricks, do not forget that Ghohg will doubtless have his goblin army ready to attack us, too.

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin