feints
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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War is filled with flopping, feints and trickery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
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
It is the most delicate of dances, rife with subtle signals, attacks and feints, and deniable action.
From New York Times ● Jan. 14, 2024
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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