* The politician's promise of lower taxes was just a ploy to win votes. (This sentence uses "ploy" to describe a deceptive tactic.)
* The child used a classic ploy to get dessert – pretending to be tired. (This sentence uses "ploy" to describe a playful tactic.)
* The salesperson's free gift offer was a clever ploy to lure customers into the store. (This sentence uses "ploy" to describe a marketing strategy.)
* The detective suspected the witness's alibi was just a ploy to protect the real culprit. (This sentence uses "ploy" to describe a deceitful tactic.)
* The company's new product launch was a well-executed ploy to capture market share. (This sentence uses "ploy" to describe a strategic move.)