underhand
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"It is unacceptable that the government has decided to turn its back on them in such an underhand way, and we must continue to advocate for them," she added.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2025
Dick Dastardly was a character in 1960s animated TV series Wacky Races - and several other cartoons and films since - who would try to win by utilising underhand tactics.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2024
Finally, the coach held a ball high over his head and announced: “Wouldn’t want anyone else in the world leading us,” and flipped an underhand pass to Stafford as the team erupted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2023
With 11:46 left, Fifita attempted to escape a Ralen Goforth sack with an underhand flip to tight end Tanner McLachlan.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 30, 2023
There was no need for the Father Abbot to concern himself with the underhand dealings of traitor foxes.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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Vocabulary lists containing underhand
Physical Education - Introductory
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Physical Education - Middle School and High School
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: under-
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