machinations

Example Sentences

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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

Sharp up and down days are increasingly common, suggesting chaos beneath the market’s bid-and-ask machinations.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Elmosnino is an amusing villain, making his most self-serving machinations sound reasonable.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

The ruthless machinations of Gilded Age robber barons are transposed to New York’s hotels and banquet rooms—a story of love marketed to the highest bidder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Okay, that was improbable, seeing as he hadn’t even realized who I was at first, but one could never be too careful when it came to Rachel’s machinations.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows