schemer
Example Sentences
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Misplaced or otherwise, all the best performances from limited series are in supporting this year, including Spaeny’s scene-stealing schemer in “Beef” and Cardellini’s passive-aggressive perfection in “DTF: St. Louis.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
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
When the Seattle Seahawks moved on from longtime coach Pete Carroll two years ago, it could’ve been their chance to follow the modern wisdom of building a franchise around a young offensive-minded schemer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026
Although she is initially seen as a schemer, her martial arts background comes in handy as she proves herself to be a reliable team player.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2025
In order to get the things I want, it helps me to pretend I'm a figure in a daytime drama, a schemer.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
