Machiavellian
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At first it seemed a straightforward Machiavellian move; Graham wanted influence in the new administration.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
Newman became one of reality television’s more memorable villains thanks to her run on “The Apprentice,” where her Machiavellian ways and unapologetic ambition revolted viewers and impressed her fake boss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 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
She was also keenly aware that her Machiavellian husband was suddenly a foreign-policy expert without portfolio and, as such, was likely to get his idle self in trouble.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025
Julie’s Bloody Machiavellian Intelligence Officer has been sent for so he can interview me.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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