deliberate ploy

Frequency: 6.89.3 per million words

a carefully planned and intentional tactic

ployADJECTIVE + NOUN

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deliberate

Examples (10)

  • His sudden resignation was seen as a deliberate ploy to gain sympathy.
  • The company's announcement was a deliberate ploy to mislead investors.
  • She suspected his charming demeanor was a deliberate ploy to distract her.
  • Many considered the politician's controversial statement a deliberate ploy for attention.
  • Was it a genuine mistake, or a deliberate ploy to test their loyalty?
  • The seemingly accidental leak of information turned out to be a deliberate ploy.
  • They accused him of using a deliberate ploy to avoid answering difficult questions.
  • The marketing team devised a deliberate ploy to boost sales during the holiday season.
  • Her passive resistance was a deliberate ploy to assert control.
  • The move was clearly a deliberate ploy, intended to put pressure on their rivals.