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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Trojan horse
Noun
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But behind the Potemkin village, the Khmer Rouge regime is declining and the war with Vietnam threatens to invade the country.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
26 Nov. 2024 -
The resort reproduces an ancient Apulian town and farmhouse in a project that some locals have likened to a Mediterranean Potemkin village.—
Emma Bubola,
New York Times,
11 June 2024
Noun
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Using them as a fig leaf to impose tariffs on all goods in contradiction to an existing trade agreement is clearly contrary to congressional intent.—
The Editors,
National Review,
2 Feb. 2025
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The countertop acts as the bar, with the silver cylinders housing opening flavors: gingerbread; an almost savory fig leaf, oolong, and prune; mellow sorbets.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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Instead of protecting children, these exceptions have become a massive shield for EdTech companies to collect, maintain, and monetize student data with minimal oversight.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Another factor is why the Trump administration is seeking such a shield.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Tiffany Haddish has always commanded attention, whether on stage, on screen, or in the front row of a major fashion show.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 Feb. 2025
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Sion James ghosted a screen, freeing up space for Flagg to straight-line drive.—
Brendan Marks,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Use cordless blinds, and get any other cords out of reach.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
12 Feb. 2025
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Again reached by sliding door, this has ample headroom to stand upright owing to the single-story layout and includes a queen-size bed with integrated storage, some wardrobes, and a skylight with electric blind.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Trojan horse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Trojan%20horse. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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