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1. • • something that is done or said in order to get an advantage, often dishonestly: There are various ploys we can use if necessary. [ + to infinitive ] He only said he had a meeting as a ploy to get her to leave.
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   What is a ploy in a sentence?

   • 'Ploy' in a sentence: Her story about being sick is only a ploy to get you to give her money.

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   • A ploy is a way of behaving that someone plans carefully and secretly in order to gain an advantage for themselves. [...] • tactic, move, trick, device [...] These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content that does not reflect the opinions or policies of Collins. Read more The ploy failed as he didn't get out.

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   Is genre a ploy?

   • The use of genre is just a ploy to talk about human beings and society. The rather obvious ploy involves using a foul word in a prompt. Or maybe the name was just a ploy for attention—which worked, as the internet has been abuzz about the car for months now. This is risky ploy, and Apple needs to get the value proposition right.

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   What if the prosecutor's Ploy does not work?

   • If the prosecutor’s ploy does not work, a guilty man could go free. The lender’s ploy is to offer you more money than requested while downplaying the increased rate of interest. Although Janice may fall for your romantic ploy and forgive you this time, it does not mean she will allow you to cheat on her again.

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   What is a ploy for air filters?

   • A common ploy by the makers of some lesser air filters is to use a phrase such as "HEPA-type" instead of carrying an actual HEPA label. A rush to a commitment could be a ploy to gain access to your personal information. Was it a clever ploy to spark traffic for an auction, or is there really some mysterious power attached to this work of art?

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   Is the perilous state of men a rhetorical ploy?

   • If this was her ploy, it was successful. It is a standard rhetorical ploy to attribute one's ideas to someone respected who can lend weight to the controversial proposal. But the consistent focus of the magazine suggests that the perilous state of men is more than a rhetorical ploy.

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   Nov 24, 2021 · noun. Definition of ploy. Synonyms for ploy. Her story about being sick is only a ploy to get you to give her money. The ploy didn’t work, and Arizona turned the ball over on downs. — Michael Lev, The Arizona Republic, 24 Nov. 2021. The ploy enabled her to avoid prison for an extra six months.

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   something that is done or said, often dishonestly, in order to get an advantage; a trick: a marketing ploy.

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   Examples of 'ploy' in a sentence. Examples from Collins dictionaries. Christmas should be a time of excitement and wonder, not a cynical marketing ploy. Examples from the Collins Corpus.

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   A ploy is a way of behaving that someone plans carefully and secretly in order to gain an advantage for themselves.

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   Definition of Ploy. a gimmick or strategy. Examples of Ploy in a sentence. The store used a bait and switch ploy to get customers to buy a more expensive item. If the prosecutor’s ploy does not work, a guilty man could go free.

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    something that is done or said, often dishonestly, in order to get an advantage; a trick: a marketing ploy.