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
After throwing a few early feints to get a read on his opponent, Itauma started to unload and quickly found the range for his heavy hands.
From BBC • Aug. 16, 2025
Bud started upping the feints, forcing Willie to swing wide and hard.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2023
This is one of many feints that will keep us guessing about what may happen between the two.
From New York Times • Jun. 22, 2023
He made two half-hearted feints toward the basket, hoping to catch Ben off balance and get an unchallenged set shot.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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