conniving
Example Sentences
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And while conniving and ruthless Logan has decades on him when it comes to outmaneuvering those who stand in his way, Kendall is his father’s son.
From Los Angeles Times
In conjunction with these media campaigns, there are invariably conniving politicians slipstreaming along, eager to advance their careers by latching on to popular prejudice.
From Seattle Times
They are often conniving and clever, particularly when it comes to hiding their food.
From Washington Post
Meggido’s play tries to connect the conniving if doomed charmer Johnson may once have acted onstage to the modern-day leader who has been repeatedly called out for deceit.
From New York Times
Remember what a job Flores did down the stretch, even as Ross was conniving?
From Washington Post
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