schemer
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The prehistory of rock ‘n’ roll is full of names who might have become stars if they were gifted with his baby blues or discovered by a relentless schemer on the level Col.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2026
“The Donn of Tiki,” first released in 2024, also portrays Beach as a bit of a schemer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
Duer was also an inveterate speculator and get-rich-quick schemer: “king of the alley,” as Thomas Jefferson derisively referred External link to Wall Street.
From Barron's ● Mar. 1, 2026
The past six Super Bowls have all had one thing in common: Every head coach had built his career as a schemer on offense.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026
“One schemer has been outschemed by another, it appears. Sounds like justice to me. But let us not forget: This young rogue needs to account for himself, too.”
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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