cunning plan

collocation in English

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cunning
adjective
uk
/ˈkʌn.ɪŋ/us
/ˈkʌn.ɪŋ/
Cunning people are clever at planning something so that they get what they want, especially by tricking other people, or things that are cleverly made for a ...
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plan
noun
uk
/plæn/us
/plæn/
a set of decisions about how to do something in ...
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(Definition ofcunningandplanfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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I suddenly realised that there was acunningplan—but it was unsuccessful.
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I am not disputing his sincerity, but thecunningplanbehind that was the same as was shown in the last war.
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Hiscunningplanhas failed.
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He was determined to save her and formed acunningplan.
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Baldrick has anothercunningplanto escape, but there is not enough time to hear it.
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He is determined to save the planet and formulates acunningplanto stop the alien invasion.
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To regain control over his empire, the emperor devises acunningplan.
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After several unsuccessful attacks, a morecunningplanwas developed.
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Among the monstrous humanoids, they are known for cunning plans; unlike many, they also share those plans among the tribe.
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In season one, he appeared to be intelligent with a natural flair for cunning plans.
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