schemer
Example Sentences
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Duer was also an inveterate speculator and get-rich-quick schemer: “king of the alley,” as Thomas Jefferson derisively referred External link to Wall Street.
From Barron's ● Mar. 1, 2026
The past six Super Bowls have all had one thing in common: Every head coach had built his career as a schemer on offense.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026
There may be no better time for a schemer like Ashur to be resurrected from the underworld.
From Salon ● Dec. 7, 2025
The archetypal spin doctor, his reputation as a behind-the scenes fixer, schemer and schmoozer earned him the nickname, "the Prince of Darkness".
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2025
“One schemer has been outschemed by another, it appears. Sounds like justice to me. But let us not forget: This young rogue needs to account for himself, too.”
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
