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"Guise" in a Sentence (15 examples)
The theory of games shows that what we name "moral principles" are no other than the strategy elements enabling the group to optimise its survival. Men like to dress their eagerness under the guise of charity.
Life's aspirations come in the guise of children.
Fadil befriended Dania under the guise of wanting to be closer to God.
Sami Bakir pulled Layla over under the guise of a traffic violation.
"Lo, now to Priam, with exulting cries, / the Dardan shepherds drag a youth unknown, / with hands fast pinioned, and in captive guise. / Caught on the way, by cunning of his own, / this end to compass, and betray the town. / Prepared for either venture, void or fear, / the crafty purpose of his mind to crown, / or meet sure death."
Those too, whom late we scattered through the town, / tricked in the darkness, reappear once more. / At once the falsehood of our guise is known, / the shields, the lying arms, the speech of different tone.
He hides his true feelings under the guise of indifference.
Behind the guise of a tireless worker lies a sophisticated and sensual woman.
Don't patronize me under the guise of concern.
1924, Aristotle. Metaphysics. Translated by W. D. Ross. Nashotah, Wisconsin, USA: The Classical Library, 2001. Aristotle. Metaphysics. Book 1, Part 5. dialecticians and sophists assume the same guise as the philosopher
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Under the guise of patriotism
Ought we be concerned that our rights to protest are being continually eroded under the guise of enhancing our safety?
This was almost like a behind-closed-doors pre-season friendly in an international guise so it comes as no surprise that England lacked the sort of sharpness and inspiration that would have come with more match practice.
But in the blink of an eye, you kissed me goodbye And the taste of your lips left me mortified They were cold, full of spite And under a guise You promised we'd both be dead that night
Sup guise? — What's up, guys?
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