contrive
Example Sentences
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Three of them contrived to lose in Week 17, with two of those defeats coming to opponents who had already been eliminated from postseason contention.
Others applauded that decision, content not to trot out their work-party ensemble and contrive the holiday cheer.
Djiga contrived to head the ball into Martinez's path under no pressure to gift Braga a point, the defender appearing to lose the flight of the ball in swirling conditions.
From BBC
And it’s here that “Keeper” starts to unravel, the arrestingly pristine visuals and hypnotic rhythms giving way to contrived explanations.
From Los Angeles Times
In a film so terrible, Wever stands out as its only bright spot, initially making her performance seem uniquely bad and strangely contrived when, in fact, it’s easily the best of the bunch.
From Salon
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