Sentence examples for likely a bluff from inspiring English sources
Greg LeRoy, executive director of Good Jobs First, an advocacy group, said Marriott's threat to move to Virginia in 1999 was likely a bluff and officials should be worried they were falling for the same thing again.
Any hints or rumors that Beijing will take near-term military action against Taiwan is likely a bluff for five reasons.
The threat was likely a bluff.
For Paulize, Spain's hardline stance is likely a bluff.
If the bear charges you, muster all your courage and stay where you are: the charge is most likely a bluff, and if you stand your ground the bear will turn away.
To be fair, Weinstein's threat was likely just a bluff, since Tarantino was fresh off of Jackie Brown at that point and not yet the proven powerhouse who could be trusted with such a massive property.
Looks to me like a bluff or mostly a bluff.
Although this seems contrary to evolutionary predictions, it is rational within the context of poker since approach cues may suggest the opponent has a good hand and/or is less likely to bluff.
Men are more likely to bluff their way through.
