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Six example sentences with guile, each labelled with its topic.
The thief class wins through guile, talking past two guards rather than fighting anyone at the gate.
Gaming
Odysseus is remembered for guile rather than strength, since the wooden horse achieved what ten years of siege had not.
History
The heist works entirely on guile: a forged badge, a borrowed van, and a receptionist who never checks either.
Movies
The veteran point guard relies on guile, selling a fake with his eyes before the defender knows the ball has moved.
Basketball
The negotiator won the contract through guile, letting the other side believe the deadline was theirs to set.
Business
The fox in the fable wins by guile, flattering the crow until she opens her beak and drops the cheese.
Literature
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