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machinations

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machinations [ˌmækɪˈneɪʃənz] NPL → maquinaciones fpl, intrigas fpl, manipulaciones fpl
machinations [ˌmækɪˈneɪʃənz] npl → machinations fpl, intrigues fpl
machinations [ˌmækɪˈneɪʃ/ənz] npl → macchinazioni fpl, intrighi mpl
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In making tactical dispositions, the highest pitch you can attain is to conceal them; conceal your dispositions, and you will be safe from the prying of the subtlest spies, from the machinations of the wisest brains.
The Art of War by Sun, Tzu View in context
And they enslaved you over again - but not frankly, as the true, noble men would do with weight of their own right arms, but secretly, by spidery machinations and by wheedling and cajolery and lies.
Martin Eden by London, Jack View in context
In this adventure two mighty enchanters must have encountered one another, and one frustrates what the other attempts; one provided the bark for me, and the other upset me; God help us, this world is all machinations and schemes at cross purposes one with the other.
Don Quixote by Cervantes, Miguel View in context
 
 
 
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