a ploy for (doing) sth

Frequency: 6.16.8 per million words

a tactic with the purpose of achieving something

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Examples (10)

  • His sudden illness was just a ploy for sympathy.
  • The new policy is seen as a ploy for gaining public support.
  • She claimed the accusation was merely a ploy for delaying the trial.
  • Calling for a meeting was a clever ploy for gathering information.
  • He used his charm as a ploy for getting what he wanted.
  • This marketing campaign is a blatant ploy for attracting younger customers.
  • The politician's speech was widely interpreted as a ploy for distracting from the real issues.
  • Offering a discount could be a good ploy for boosting sales.
  • They considered it a tactical ploy for putting pressure on their rivals.
  • The peace talks turned out to be a ploy for buying more time.