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as in cunning
skill in achieving one's ends through indirect, subtle, or underhanded means
it did not take an incredible amount of foxiness on his part to get you to spill the beans
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as in deceptiveness
the inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery
an imposter of such formidable foxiness that a movie was made of his entertaining escapades
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as in intelligence
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters
lacks the foxiness needed to make it in dog-eat-dog world of show business
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Noun
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There’s an unapologetic cunning at the heart of this series, and a mercurial spirit that’s as slippery as blood on an Italian marble floor.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2024 -
Just as Nordlinger shows that the peacemakers and Nobel laureates whose work holds up best are those who brought specific conflicts to an end, the organizations in Bob's account that get the most done are those that pursue limited goals with cunning and patience.—
Walter Russell Mead,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Nov. 2012
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Trump's selection of Gabbard has drawn scrutiny over her lack of a background in intelligence, along with her views on Russia, recently deposed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and other U.S. adversaries.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2025
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Contributor Artificial intelligence has quickly moved from a buzzword in tech circles to a vital part of everyday life.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
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The intricate subtleties and emotional expressiveness of the film’s lions were pushed to new levels.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
13 Jan. 2025
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This was a crystallizing moment in my teaching career: what afflicts literature, more than book banning, is this rapid loss of the ability to read for deeper meanings, to grasp subtlety, and to understand ambiguity.—
Yiyun Li,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Langenberg’s sharp slider and 92-94 mph fastball lead a five-pitch mix, and his low arm slot adds some deception.—
Aaron Gleeman,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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This democratization of deception tools means threats can come from anywhere—disgruntled employees, competitors or opportunistic individuals—not just sophisticated state actors or cybercrime rings.—
Joseph Ours,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Known for his deadpan wit and self-deprecating stories, Uecker will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.—
Al Bethke,
National Review,
17 Jan. 2025
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But Bernard is at his wits end and just wants to be free of the burden of leadership, one which has only worsened throughout Season 2.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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Lies, deceit, infidelity, and the shape-shifting nature of truth, Wilder’s Witness for the Prosecution is infinitely rewatchable.—
Tomris Laffly,
TIME,
20 Dec. 2024
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This trait is also moderately linked to lower risk of personality disorders due to its association with prosocial behaviors and a low tendency toward deceit or exploitation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
3 Dec. 2024
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Perhaps that wisdom — with McCaskey as the only 2022 holdover on the search-party interview panel — can be applied to this search.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2025
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For Hayes, words of wisdom or affirmations written on notecards are a personal favorite.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
11 Jan. 2025
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Americans encounter about $56 billion in fraud each year, the NSC said.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2025
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Previous installments examined fraud in local governments, police vetting requirements and the water crisis in Kansas.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
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