ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PLOY
Originally Scot and northern English, perhaps from obsolete n sense of employ meaning an occupation.
Definition of ploy in the English dictionary
The first definition of ploy in the dictionary is a manoeuvre or tactic in a game, conversation, etc; stratagem; gambit. Other definition of ploy is any business, job, hobby, etc, with which one is occupied. Ploy is also a frolic, escapade, or practical joke.
7 QUOTES WITH «PLOY»
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ploy.
The move to tax Internet sales, clothed as a 'fairness' issue, is the typical 'wolf-in-sheep's-clothing' ploy so often used by governments unwilling to cut expenditures to match revenues. It matters not whether its proponents have a 'D' or an 'R' after their name. It is a tax increase in either case.
I realised when I sang at family parties and Christmases I'd suddenly get everyone's attention, and, being the youngest of three, I thought what a brilliant attention-seeking ploy it was.
It's an old ploy of the bourgeoisie. They keep a standing 'art' to defend their collapsing culture.
As England manager I always felt we needed an extra man in midfield to retain the ball, but that was more as an attacking ploy to help create opportunities. It came from my experience playing international football in a 4-4-2 and spending half my time chasing the ball.
For more than 30 years the Islamic regime and its apologists have tried to dismiss women's struggle in Iran as part of a western ploy.
Al Gore seems to have found a great political ploy: Picking up whatever issue he is most vulnerable on and championing the cause. Perhaps he will start to champion perjury statutes and obstruction of justice.
You'd think after 8 years of things called 'The Patriot Act' and 'No Child Left Behind' they would know that we have figured out the 'Call it what it ain't' PR ploy by now, but... um... no.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PLOY»
Discover the use of
ploy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
ploy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Child's
ploy: an anthology of mystery and suspense stories
This mystery anthology features nineteen stories written about, or from the point of view of, children or young adults and includes works by John D. MacDonald, Graham Greene, D.H. Laurence, Katherine Mansfield, Willa Cather, and William ...
Marcia Muller, Bill Pronzini, 1984
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I Buried Paul: McCartney's Death: Reality Or Marketing
Ploy?
Capturing the nostalgic hippy mindset and fickle nature of youth, along with tidbits of historical relevance, I Buried Paul will resonate with those who lived through that magical time, and those who need to be inspired and informed about a ...
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A friend's disappearance has Kylie going undercover at a private nursing clinic.
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The Scottish
Ploy: A Mycroft Holmes Novel
Featuring the most intriguing sleuth to come along since Sherlock Holmes, and a supporting cast whose loyalty and intelligence are matched only by their humor and quick reaction times, the Mycroft Holmes novels appeal to new readers and to ...
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The Veiled
Ploy: Unmasking the Jezebel Spirit in the Church ...
How to recognize and cope with the Jezebel spirit in Christian groups.
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The Contract Negotiation Handbook: An Indispensable Guide ...
Regardless of the ploy, whether you realize it or not, negotiations begin the
moment you open your mouth and begin talking with a vendor. As with most
things in life, knowledge is power, and that especially holds true in negotiations.
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Statistical Abstract of the United States
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Gen. MacArthur's
Ploy: The Shaping of Japan's Constitution
MacArthur's Command, Valley tells the story from the point of view of a GHQ insider as he brings together fictional and real persons in this entertaining and educational tale which led Japan to the "Bright Life" of a new constitution.
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Transgenesis 2029: Fides
In the year 2029, the country's new, theocratic government has developed a bioengineered virus called Fides, which targets specific regions of the brain to kill anyone who doubts the beliefs of the state religion.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PLOY»
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ploy is used in the context of the following news items.
Ugandan MPs get bumper travel payout, critics see election ploy
KAMPALA — Ugandan members of parliament have been awarded a one-off payment of four times their monthly pay to supplement their travel ... «BDlive, Jul 15»
Ex-Springboks coach hails All Blacks ploy
Coach Steve Hansen described the ploy as a variation of an old song but was mildly annoyed to have to bring it out earlier than this year's ... «SBS, Jul 15»
Varoufakis 'parallel' currency ploy sparks uproar in Greece
Revelations by Greece's flamboyant former finance minister Yanis Varoufakis of secret plans for a parallel currency have sparked uproar in the ... «Yahoo News UK, Jul 15»
Scarborough Shoal: China accused of secret ploy to 'rope off …
It seems little more than a rocky outcrop, 125 miles west of the Philippines, in the South China Sea. But Scarborough Shoal is the focus of ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
Timing of SIFE Inquiry "a cynical ploy to benefit at the taxpayers …
The Planning Inspectorate has opened the door to delaying the SIFE Inquiry as one village group says the timing was “a cynical ploy to benefit ... «Colnbrook Views, Jul 15»
Beacons - a new marketing ploy or big brother with bells and whistles?
Google is getting in on the beacons act. Beacons, if you don't know, are small devices that use Bluetooth to send signals to smartphones based ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
Senate report a cynical ploy
In reality, the document is a cynical ploy to stir fear against Muslims for short-term political gain. The Senate's defense and security committee ... «Toronto Star, Jul 15»
Justo confession proof of a ploy to 'sabotage' Malaysia, Utusan claims
The Edge Media Group publisher and group CEO Ho Kay Tat (pic) and Media tycoon Datuk Tong Kooi Ong were not named in the Straits ... «Malay Mail Online, Jul 15»
First sunblock targeted at people of colour – dermatological niche or …
Latest: First sunblock targeted at people of colour – dermatological niche or marketing ploy? PZ Cussons reports drop in profits as it pays Greek ... «GlobalCosmeticsNews, Jul 15»
Exclusive — Ted Cruz Hammers Everyone In Washington For Ex-Im …
and pretty much everyone else in Washington for hatching a ploy to try to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank, which expired about a month ago. «Breitbart News, Jul 15»
