machinations

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The Commodore detects the Machinations of the Conspirators, and hires a tutor for Peregrine, whom he settles in Winchester School.

From The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle by Smollett, T. (Tobias)

I do not wish for needless Severities; but effectual Measures, and severe ones if others are insufficient, to prevent their pernicious Councils & Machinations, I think ought to be taken, and that without any Delay.

From The Writings of Samuel Adams - Volume 3 by Cushing, Harry Alonzo

Machinations for the further accomplishment of his designs must be postponed for a calmer moment.

From The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance by Adams, John Turvill

Machinations of Covenant-breakers who succeeded in shelving project for more than decade foiled.

From Messages to the Bahá’í World: 1950–1957 by Shoghi Effendi