underhand
Example Sentences
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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
"The case against Mr Mackintosh is that he received those donations knowing that Mr Grossman was doing it in that underhand way."
From BBC • Oct. 24, 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
As most players stopped when Otton’s underhand toss floated to the ground, Jackson scooped it up without hesitation.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2023
He was friendly, in a treacherous sort of way, smiling into one’s face the while he meditated some underhand trick, as, for instance, when he stole from Buck’s food at the first meal.
From "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London
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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