contrive
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Others applauded that decision, content not to trot out their work-party ensemble and contrive the holiday cheer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025
As Mariko, Sawai, recently seen in “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” is the picture of melancholic resolve, and the filmmakers contrive to highlight her otherworldly beauty, filling the screen with her face at every opportunity.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2024
Two years later, and after missing out on Qatar 2022 there are fears that Italy will somehow contrive to once again be absent from a major tournament.
From BBC • Oct. 17, 2023
One of the first things McCartney did when he took over the Buffs in 1982 was contrive a rivalry with Nebraska and ban red in the football building.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2023
‘There will be no escape again, if we do not contrive it. How that is to be done cannot be guessed, but first we must overtake them.’
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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