Appear to
To strike
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Thanatos Gambit In the novel, Urquhart arranges his own death so he can appear to die heroically shielding his wife from an assassin's bullet while organising events to strike at Makepeace from beyond the grave and destroy his political career, ensuring his legacy in the process.
Source: Series / House of Cards (UK)
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