feints
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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It was the culmination of a series of feints and bluffs in the preceding hours and days as the former reality TV star kept the world guessing.
From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026
The film’s feints and twists are fabulous as they explore how the internet’s promise has soured.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026
He cites improvements in "footwork, defence, staying calm on fight night", adding that experience has allowed him to put combinations, body work and feints together more naturally.
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025
But he never quite trusted anyone enough to name a political heir, despite a couple of half-hearted feints, creating room for leadership challenges and further splintering after is death.
From Washington Times • Jun. 13, 2023
The stride length, the quickness of the foot feints, all clearly revealed to his unfailing eye, made him reassess his second conclusion.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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