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

Keegan is one of the most transformational figures in Newcastle's history, the mastermind behind the Entertainers, who challenged for the Premier League title in 1996.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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

“Theodore Finch. Are you the mastermind behind this?”

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven