cunning
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"King George, as you know, never set foot in America. And please rest assured, ladies and gentlemen, I am not here as part of some cunning rearguard action."
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
Septimius Severus was capable by turns of savagery, cunning, wit and generosity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
As Thia tries to complete the mission she failed alongside her synthetic sister, Fanning relishes the chance to play the far more violent and cunning counterpart, Tessa.
From Salon • Jan. 24, 2026
Those were Harlequins coach Jason Gilmore's words after his side stuck to cross-town rivals Saracens with a performance of cunning and commitment back in October.
From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025
“Our only chance is clever bargaining. Cliff trolls are cunning and ruthless, but their avarice can be a weakness.”
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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