Sentence examples for I have contrived from inspiring English sources

He solved that problem in 1784 with his invention of the parallel motion an arrangement of connected rods that guided the piston rod in a perpendicular motion which he described as "one of the most ingenious, simple pieces of mechanism I have contrived".

In the origin of the business I had contrived to lay hold of all the doubtful votes in the House which enabled me according to views which presented themselves to protract or terminate the controversy.

My armoured car had been fitted with a device, which I had contrived, to allow me to operate the smoke canister gun without having to lean outside the turret.

"By confronting me on Sunday night about record sales and suggesting, by innuendo, that I had contrived to cut myself in for a third, you managed to embarrass me, humiliate me, demean me, and discredit me — unnecessarily — in front of everyone in the show, not to mention [promoter] Phil Simon and, of course, those associated with him who would be aware of this episode.

In the past year it has contrived to lose to such footballing minnows as the United States and Norway.

"We couldn't have contrived it if we tried".

Somehow, through it all, they have contrived a signature sound.

"That's a very creative conclusion to have contrived".

The new commission should have contrived to award Mr Van Buitenen a medal.

A few have contrived to stand out through appearance or ambition.

Meanwhile, Spain and Ireland have contrived to push through reforms, bolster their banks, and move ahead.