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
They didn’t want a repeat of Angelica, the cackling 3-year-old schemer of “Rugrats.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
Misplaced or otherwise, all the best performances from limited series are in supporting this year, including Spaeny’s scene-stealing schemer in “Beef” and Cardellini’s passive-aggressive perfection in “DTF: St. Louis.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 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
In order to get the things I want, it helps me to pretend I'm a figure in a daytime drama, a schemer.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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