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Stratagem

Definition:

A stratagem refers to a clever and carefully planned scheme or maneuver, usually employed to deceive or outwit an opponent. It involves using tactics and strategies to gain an advantage in a given situation.

Example sentences:

1. He employed a brilliant stratagem to outmaneuver the opposing team and secure the victory.
2. The detective devised a clever stratagem to catch the thief red-handed.
3. Her political stratagem involved spreading false rumors to tarnish her opponent's reputation.
4. The general's stratagems allowed the army to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds.

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