machinations

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The machinations about the ownership of the magazine in the final act also don’t ring true.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Every now and then a particular asset is afforded greater heft than usual in determining broader market machinations.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

You can feel how desperate Cathy and Heathcliff are for each other in their own twisted way, and despite their horrible machinations you want them to be together.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Meanwhile, for Labour, after all the questions for them over the weekend about the machinations involving the prime minister and Andy Burnham, a chance to reflect on rows on the Right of politics.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

Perhaps Vaughan, blind to his friend’s machinations, had mentioned the investigation that he had been pursuing and confided the location of the hideout containing his money and evidence.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann