machinations

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The Commodore detects the Machinations of the Conspirators, and hires a tutor for Peregrine, whom he settles in Winchester School.

From The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle by Smollett, T. (Tobias)

Machinations for the further accomplishment of his designs must be postponed for a calmer moment.

From The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance by Adams, John Turvill

Machinations of Covenant-breakers who succeeded in shelving project for more than decade foiled.

From Messages to the Bahá’í World: 1950–1957 by Shoghi Effendi

I do not wish for needless Severities; but effectual Measures, and severe ones if others are insufficient, to prevent their pernicious Councils & Machinations, I think ought to be taken, and that without any Delay.

From The Writings of Samuel Adams - Volume 3 by Cushing, Harry Alonzo