try a ploy
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to attempt to use a tactic
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Examples (10)
- The politician decided to try a new ploy to win over voters.
- It was a desperate situation, so they had to try every ploy they could think of.
- She knew he was trying to deceive her, so she wouldn't try his latest ploy.
- To distract the guard, the spy decided to try a classic ploy.
- He might try a similar ploy again, so be vigilant.
- The team hoped their coach would try a different ploy in the second half.
- Don't try that ploy on me; I've heard it all before.
- Facing defeat, the general was forced to try a risky ploy.
- They decided to try a delaying ploy to gain more time.
- She watched carefully to see if he would try the same old ploy.