cagey

Example Sentences

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The British pair levelled, before the hosts edged back ahead in a cagey third end and pinched another in the third.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

However, world number two Glasspool and third-ranked Cash came out on top in a cagey tie-break - despite momentarily forgetting the points system.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

They went with serve and the seventh game was another tussle, Sabalenka holding for 4-3 after the best rally of a cagey affair.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

Weaver’s Katharine, the villain of the piece who steals Tess’ ingenious business idea, is as over-the-top as she is psychologically and morally cagey.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

Ever since Jason and Nico had returned from Diocletian’s Palace, they’d been acting nervous and cagey.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan