Sentence examples for ploy and a from inspiring English sources

"It is simply a political ploy and a pathetic one at that," he said.

Democrats denounced the Republicans' poison pill on Mr. bin Laden as a cynical political ploy and "a cheap shot".

It refers to a possible decertification as a "ploy" and a "sham," calling it the same tactic the union used in 1989, when it decertified, only to later form again. "The union's strategy amounts to an unlawful anticipatory refusal to bargain," the league said in its complaint.

After the day's testimony was completed, Keker broke his usual silence with the press and called the presentation of the pay evidence at that point in the trial a "ploy" and a "cheap shot".

That ploy, and a typically tenacious defense, was the difference.

Philanthropy is a marketing ploy, and a powerful one at that.

It has been variously interpreted as a gimmicky promotional ploy and an exciting attempt to make the academy a more dynamic cultural center, and it comes at a time when its Brooklyn audience, according to internal figures, is fast overtaking its Manhattan one.

"It's unfortunate that President Obama would prefer to use what was a good day for all Americans as a cheap political ploy and an opportunity to distort Governor Romney's strong policies on the war on terror," Saul said.

Mr. Friedman should know that the settlements are merely a ploy and not an impediment to peace.

"Killing animals is a cheap ratings ploy and sends an especially harmful message to young viewers, who are greatly influenced by what they see on TV.

"This is ugly manipulation, a political ploy and fraud with a view to the Likud convention".