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
In these situations, he would carry his team upfield using deceptive feints to create space from opponents pressing him.
From BBC • Aug. 21, 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
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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