Example Sentences

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Rather the rock itself had hoodwinked the scientists.

From Scientific American • Aug. 12, 2021

A government task force would ultimately determine that corners had been cut on important safety measures and that managers had hoodwinked regulators by tipping off miners about imminent inspections.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2015

This led to a lot of mystery and speculation until it was revealed that Jackson had hoodwinked us all and it was part of a viral advertising campaign.

From The Guardian • Apr. 3, 2013

Boyle told reporters that the Canucks had hoodwinked the referees at least twice in Game 1.

From New York Times • May 18, 2011

He could scarcely doubt now that Captain Dove had hoodwinked him from first to last, that Farish M'Kissock's story was the real truth of the matter.

From The White Blackbird by Douglas, Hudson