stratagems

"The baker was involving the dough around a metal form to create a spiral-shaped pastry. "

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

"He heard from a coworker that the company planned to merge those departments."

"To get a better grade on the test, she used the tactic of reviewing the textbook chapters each night. "

"The students designed posters for the school fair. "

"He spread his newspaper on the table."

"When the printer broke down, I resorted to writing the report by hand. "

"After many years of hard work, Maria received a promotion to senior manager. "

"My dealings with my classmates have improved since we started working together on projects. "

"The pitcher underhanded the baseball to the catcher. "

"The politician's sudden show of concern for the poor was seen by many as mere artifice to win votes. "

"The student's deception about completing the assignment led to a disappointing grade. "