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the machinations
noun
A clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes.
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Why the machinations?
"The machinations are fascinating," she adds.
The machinations began during the winter meetings.
It's the machinations of those stupid Americans.
The machinations of the Israeli and Palestinian negotiators are immaterial.
The machinations inside the agency are difficult to discern.
Mr. Lebedko said the machinations underscored Mr. Lukashenko's dwindling popularity.
The machinations of the highest courts in the land.
The machinations on Capitol Hill are obviously newsworthy.
Will he defeat the machinations of Marcus Meldrew?
She remains fixated on the machinations of comedy.
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