sneaky

Example Sentences

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That’s smart—both can take a sneaky but surprisingly large bite out of future nest eggs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Even so, I have a sneaky feeling Sunderland will find a way of winning this one at home, and leave Forest with a bit more work to do.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

But one school said pupils were "more sneaky" and using phones under desks and in toilets after sanctions for breaking rules were clarified.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

That’s another problem with Mythos and other AI — they rarely do what we expect and find sneaky ways around rules.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Then, when I do take a minute, Daysi and Lidia come up sneaky and grab you.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez