favorite ploy

Frequency: 5.54.5 per million words

a tactic that someone often uses

ployADJECTIVE + NOUN

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favorite

Examples (10)

  • Complaining about the referee was his favorite ploy to distract the opposition.
  • Offering a discount is a common favorite ploy used by many businesses.
  • She resorted to her favorite ploy of pretending to be busy to avoid the task.
  • The politician's favorite ploy was to blame the previous administration for all problems.
  • It was her favorite ploy to arrive late and make a dramatic entrance.
  • His favorite ploy for getting out of chores was to feign illness.
  • Using humor was always his favorite ploy to lighten a tense atmosphere.
  • Their favorite ploy in negotiations was to start with an unreasonable demand.
  • He knew her favorite ploy was to flatter people to get what she wanted.
  • The company's favorite ploy to boost sales was to offer limited-time deals.