machinations
Example Sentences
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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
Corporate America, she said in a small group session of three people, is full of toxic behavior—scapegoating, backdoor machinations and leaders clinging to whatever power they have at the expense of good ideas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 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
Sharp up and down days are increasingly common, suggesting chaos beneath the market’s bid-and-ask machinations.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Roan seemed to have been unaware of these machinations; he trusted that Hale, his supposedly closest friend, was helping him.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
