mastermind

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Soccer and the mastermind behind that World Cup — created for the 23 players who will wear the U.S. crest at home this summer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Five Albanian nationals were arrested, including the suspected mastermind and owner of the call centre, who was remanded into custody pending trial.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Now the 59-year-old Gen Re chairman is Berkshire’s choice to succeed Ajit Jain whenever the 74-year-old insurance mastermind decides to retire, The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this month.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Halperin’s accusers were gobsmacked to see Kelly, who’d once given them a sympathetic platform on the Today show, turn around and mastermind his comeback.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

I won't pretend he was a mastermind knitter or anything.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds