machinations

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“If a story is told well, if its history seems consistent, then the machinations putting it into place can be temporarily overlooked or turned into a fun story of their own,” Gordon said.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Over separate video calls, The Times caught up with Glatzer and Magnussen to discuss what intrigues them about the machinations of Silicon Valley and how their relationship with tech has changed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The machinations of both camps are coming into focus.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026

Every now and then a particular asset is afforded greater heft than usual in determining broader market machinations.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

But I thought it was more important that we see each other than to resist the petty machinations of the authorities, and Winnie consented to carry a pass.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela