mastermind
Example Sentences
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“Now, with French authorities and the U.S. Department of Justice identifying Dmitry Klyuev as the mastermind, we finally see a trial against the key perpetrator of the $230 million fraud uncovered by Sergei Magnitsky.”
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers honored legendary coach Pat Riley, mastermind of the team's 1980s "Showtime" era, with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena on Sunday.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
Now, with the mastermind of the Australian Open's growth reportedly set for pastures new, BBC Sport looks at the tournament's recent success and asks where it goes next.
From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026
That’s smart, but he’ll also have to dial back Mr. Miller, who is the mastermind of the mass deportation strategy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026
“Green, who do you think was the mastermind behind our camp’s breakout?”
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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