concoct

Example Sentences

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Kristin Hanggi directs the production, which stars Laura Bell Bundy and Kara Lindsay as friends who concoct impressive résumés to wow former classmates at their high-school reunion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

Having taken control of the DC Universe, he’s pivoted away from gloom to concoct a Superman who isn’t too sweet or too serious — frankly, he’s a little stupid.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2025

Need someone to take the first steps on Niflheim to inhale the planet’s toxic air so the lab can concoct a vaccine?

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2025

In fact, he so frequently challenges the producers to concoct new plans on the fly that they're drawn into an actual competition they cannot lose with the man they're trying to fool.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2025

With no time to concoct a lie, I said, "Widge."

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood