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.