machinations

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“The Fine Art of Lying,” written with the panache of a suspenseful novel of manners, probes the machinations of the art market and a few of the murkier areas of financial management.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Who’s pulling the strings, and what purpose do their machinations serve?

From Salon • May 6, 2026

But it was through her machinations that he met Hammerstein, a debt he repaid by supporting her financially through much of her life.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

Though Adams was vaguely aware of these machinations, he gave them little attention; after all, he never paid much heed to his cabinet anyway.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis