use cunning

Frequency: 7.010.2 per million words

To actively employ cunning to achieve a goal.

cunningVERB + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • He had used cunning to get what he wanted.
  • The fox often uses cunning to outsmart the hunters.
  • She had to use all her cunning to survive in the hostile environment.
  • To win the chess game, you must use cunning and strategy.
  • The politician was known for using cunning to manipulate public opinion.
  • They will use cunning to infiltrate the enemy's headquarters.
  • He was prepared to use cunning and deceit to achieve his ambitions.
  • Using cunning, the spy managed to obtain the secret documents.
  • The detective realized the thief must have used great cunning to bypass the security system.
  • Do you think it's fair to use cunning in a friendly competition?