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Warner Bros., he says, didn’t provide much of an explanation for its machinations.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

Corporate America, she said in a small group session of three people, is full of toxic behavior—scapegoating, backdoor machinations and leaders clinging to whatever power they have at the expense of good ideas.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

It is understood Savinho is keen to leave during this transfer window, with the machinations towards his potential move to London now under way.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

But what’s remarkable is that, although the movie is a tale of political conspiracy and violent machinations, De Palma correctly asserts that these things are not exclusive to those in the highest seats of power.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

Roan seemed to have been unaware of these machinations; he trusted that Hale, his supposedly closest friend, was helping him.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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