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subterfuge

[suhb-ter-fyooj] / ˈsʌb tərˌfjudʒ /




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This abstraction turned to subterfuge in the challengers’ briefing before the Supreme Court last month.

From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2026

It’s possible more and more voters see through the prejudiced subterfuge, but it’s more likely that folks simply need a change.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

To counteract the maritime subterfuge, Kpler analysts have to play detective.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026

And Tehran now sees the Witkoff track as subterfuge.

From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026

“Never would’ve suspected you of such subterfuge, whoever you are.”

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson


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