mastermind

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Lee, who died in 2015, is often credited as being the mastermind of Singapore's post colonial transformation from a resource-scarce island to one of Asia's most advanced economies.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Cook was the mastermind of the strategy that made China the primary manufacturing base for Apple devices, with the vast majority of iPhones assembled by contractor Foxconn and other suppliers in Chinese factories.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Both men are indebted to a mastermind who organizes such jobs—Money, played by Nick Nolte.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Mohsin Naqvi said an Afghan national who is alleged to be the mastermind behind the attack was among those detained.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Erin was cool as Mr. Freeze explaining mastermind plots to Batman.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan