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  • noun Plural form of machination.

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Examples

  • You will notice also the letters warning Mr. Hale of certain machinations of commercial enemies and secret manipulations of stock.

    The Minions of Midas 2010

  • Some say Frederick’s interference in machinations of the powerful helped foment or prolong the chaos of the First World War.

    The Codex Continual » The Von Baurs 2009

  • At the bottom line of these complex machinations is this: After the 2001 season, the Yankees could be free to obtain a much more lucrative TV arrangement.

    Local TV gives Yanks money to burn 2000

  • You will notice also the letters warning Mr. Hale of certain machinations of commercial enemies and secret manipulations of stock.

    The Minions of Midas 1906

  • You will notice also the letters warning Mr. Hale of certain machinations of commercial enemies and secret manipulations of stock.

    The Minions of Midas 1901

  • The point of Orlando's machinations is to remove Hesperus as a rival for Floribel's affections.

    Introduction 1821

  • Well, some record label machinations and a bit of switcheroo in the band's membership happened, and 2008's

    Epinions Recent Content for Home 2009

  • The most prominent politicians to whom he was attached were Democrats, Rod Blagojevich and Barack Obama, but, as the Chicago Tribune observes, his machinations were a scandal for both parties:

    Illinois Politics 2010

  • Writer Eric Saward was fascinated by the character of Davros and resurrected him as well, and Davros and his machinations were the focal points for both Resurrection and Season 22's Revelation of the Daleks.

    Specieswatch: The Daleks Adam Whitehead 2010

  • Writer Eric Saward was fascinated by the character of Davros and resurrected him as well, and Davros and his machinations were the focal points for both Resurrection and Season 22's Revelation of the Daleks.

    Archive 2010-04-01 Adam Whitehead 2010

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