ruse

They have said his appeals to working-class voters are a ruse to help his wealthy friends.

“Anatomy of Lies” is based on Vanity Fair’s “Scene Stealer” report in May 2022 that chronicled Finch’s ruse and how she climbed the ranks behind the scenes in the writers room.

It is hard to say it did not add to the anticipation, especially with the social media rivalry between the owners - although, unsurprisingly, that turned out to be something of a ruse.

She had worked her way into elite circles in New York City in a ruse that lasted for years.

The FBI, already aware of his espionage activities "hired Ma as part of a ruse to monitor and investigate his activities and contacts", prosecutors said on Wednesday.