trick question
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The documentary “Stamped From the Beginning,” based on the 2016 book by Ibram X. Kendi, begins with a trick question and ends with a sage retort.
From New York Times • Nov. 20, 2023
“It’s not like this is a trick question; they have to play,” Rivers said.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2023
A trick question, because it turns out it doesn't.
From Salon • Feb. 26, 2023
This seems like a trick question because it’s tough to find something that fits after the Jets’ 27-12 loss Sunday.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2022
While the optimist struggled to defend herself, I scrambled to think of an answer to what had obviously become a trick question.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
