mastermind

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The Los Angeles Lakers honored legendary coach Pat Riley, mastermind of the team's 1980s "Showtime" era, with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena on Sunday.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

"He was a mastermind criminal and highly manipulative," she said.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

That’s smart, but he’ll also have to dial back Mr. Miller, who is the mastermind of the mass deportation strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

His reputation as a mastermind on the defense certainly precedes him, and at USC, that’s where he’ll be needed most.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

“Make it about two kids having to stop an evil mastermind this time,” Bryce says, climbing onto the bed.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden