mastermind
Example Sentences
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Both men are indebted to a mastermind who organizes such jobs—Money, played by Nick Nolte.
"He was a mastermind criminal and highly manipulative," she said.
From BBC
Sports scientist Nomali is the mastermind - and the character through which the game is played, helped by colleagues from across the continent.
From BBC
Haymon worked in this role for about 20 years, and over time, the suit alleges, he became the “mastermind of the financial scheme,” engaging in “financial manipulation and self-dealing behind Mayweather’s back.”
From Los Angeles Times
He liked her, even before he knew that this was the head chef and therefore the mastermind behind the lasagna.
From Literature
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