mastermind
Example Sentences
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Authorities say several suspects, including the alleged mastermind, remain under active investigation, with further arrests expected.
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Not a bad prediction from the 36-year-old, who has masterminded Rangers' resurgent form.
From BBC
Both men are indebted to a mastermind who organizes such jobs—Money, played by Nick Nolte.
"He was a mastermind criminal and highly manipulative," she said.
From BBC
Sports scientist Nomali is the mastermind - and the character through which the game is played, helped by colleagues from across the continent.
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