contrive
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So this week: Contrive an elaborate scenario that ends in a novel groaner pun on a familiar expression, title, etc.
From Washington Post
"Contrive to pass near me as you go out—be cautious!"
From An Unwilling Maid Being the History of Certain Episodes during the American Revolution in the Early Life of Mistress Betty Yorke, born Wolcott by Lincoln, Jeanie Gould
Contrive that they take care of the girls, and you can entertain the others.
From Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 15, No. 86, February, 1875 by Various
Contrive that they may approach the place fasting about an hour after dinner-time, assure them that there is no danger, and command an attack.
From The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 04 The Adventurer; The Idler by Johnson, Samuel
But without exposing you to any displeasure, I can," replied Ormond, "contrive—" "Contrive nothing at all—do leave me to contrive for myself.
From Tales and Novels — Volume 09 by Edgeworth, Maria
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