machinations

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But despite mom’s self-serving machinations and to her infinite surprise, Mary, saintly and wise, starts to prove herself irresistible to men.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 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

Meanwhile, for Labour, after all the questions for them over the weekend about the machinations involving the prime minister and Andy Burnham, a chance to reflect on rows on the Right of politics.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

“Even the name of the wind was hidden from him by the clever machinations of his captors.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss