machinations
Example Sentences
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Warner Bros., he says, didn’t provide much of an explanation for its machinations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Martin’s fantasy world of Westeros in “House of the Dragon” is a particularly cruel place to be sensitive, whether to the declining fortunes of a kingdom or the machinations of the spirit world.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
It is understood Savinho is keen to leave during this transfer window, with the machinations towards his potential move to London now under way.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The ascension of Burnham owes less to secret machinations in smoke-filled backrooms than it does sheer circumstance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
Walter withstood a barrage of hostile questions and rose above Yutar’s petty machinations to explain our policy in clear and simple terms.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
