devious
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“He was not devious, or especially clever, in any political sense. He didn’t have to be. He just said no.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
What stands out from the narrative is the persistence, cynicism and devious tactics used by the man who was the party's chief executive for more than two decades.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
Now, as third baseman Max Muncy said with a devious grin from atop a makeshift stage in the Dodger Stadium outfield, “it’s starting to get a little bit comfortable up here. Let’s keep it going.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2025
In less flattering terms, Ivorian opposition newspaper Le Patriote wrote: "Laurent Gbagbo - expansive, warm, and devious... his wife, Simone Ehivet-Gbagbo - enigmatic, cold, and secretive."
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2025
My relationship with my mom was like the relationship between a cop and a criminal in the movies—the relentless detective and the devious mastermind she’s determined to catch.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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