mastermind

Example Sentences

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Najib's defense lawyers blamed Low and dubbed him the mastermind of the scheme.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Jho Low, the alleged mastermind of one of the greatest financial frauds in history, is asking President Trump for a pardon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Halperin’s accusers were gobsmacked to see Kelly, who’d once given them a sympathetic platform on the Today show, turn around and mastermind his comeback.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

The two days of fierce fighting also killed Defence Minister Sadio Camara -- seen as the mastermind behind the junta's pivot to Russia.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Pradeep’s busy watching something on his laptop, earphones on, but he’s the mastermind who makes Robby dance to his tune.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali