Machiavellian
Example Sentences
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At first it seemed a straightforward Machiavellian move; Graham wanted influence in the new administration.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
He has only given you that $1,000 as an opening gambit, and now he wants something from you, but he is too Machiavellian to ask for it outright.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 25, 2026
Grown men can be as Machiavellian as 9-year-old girls, but boys haven’t quite learned how.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2025
"Humphrey for me is a name which is very associated with the Machiavellian character from Yes, Minister," says Mr Flagg from UKAI, which represents the AI sector.
From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2025
With that in mind I don’t think I’ll put down the Machiavellian Intelligence Officer’s name.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
