mastermind

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Soccer and the mastermind behind that World Cup — created for the 23 players who will wear the U.S. crest at home this summer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Over the course of the war, Israel has claimed responsibility for the assassinations of several Hamas leaders, including Yahya Sinwar, widely regarded as a mastermind of the October 7 attack.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Nearly three decades before he became known as the Minnesota Timberwolves’ defensive mastermind, Chris Finch stared at his lineup and made the strangest roster cut of his career.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Halperin’s accusers were gobsmacked to see Kelly, who’d once given them a sympathetic platform on the Today show, turn around and mastermind his comeback.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

He was by far the coolest guy at C Average, totally adorable, and the mastermind behind making Cap Anderson eighth grade president.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman