Juggle
Juggle noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.
Usage example: a temporary suspension of the gas tax was just a crowd-pleasing juggle that was not a long-term solution to the energy problem
Stratagem and juggle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stratagem" instead a noun "Juggle".
Stratagem
Stratagem noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.
Usage example: tried various stratagems to get the cat into the carrier, but the feisty feline was wise to them all
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