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Ploy

/plˈɔɪ/
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(noun) A tactic, strategy, or scheme.

His ploy almost succeeded.
Tom's ploy almost succeeded.
CEFR Practice Quiz
His apparent generosity was merely a ____ to gain the trust of his business partners.

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