machinations

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But it was through her machinations that he met Hammerstein, a debt he repaid by supporting her financially through much of her life.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

Meanwhile, for Labour, after all the questions for them over the weekend about the machinations involving the prime minister and Andy Burnham, a chance to reflect on rows on the Right of politics.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

Auto-parts retailers provide some of the clearest examples of how such machinations burnish companies’ numbers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 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