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Machinations | Machination

Machinations meaning

plural of machination

Using Machinations

  • The main meaning on this page is: plural of machination
  • In the example corpus, machinations often appears in combinations such as: machinations of, the machinations, political machinations.

Context around Machinations

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 27.2 words
  • Position in the sentence: 7 start, 8 middle, 5 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

political 2× evil 1× unknowable 1× scenes 1× inner 1× plot 1× intriguing 1× dadaist 1× grand 1× ongoing 1×

Often after:

doing 1× scar 1× lead 1× click 1× arlington 1× media 1× ensured 1× long 1× set 1× behind 1×

Sentence patterns with Machinations

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

all the machinations and backroom 1× and intriguing machinations 1× at the machinations of youth 1× brother s machinations doing so 1× dadaist machinations set him 1× expect grand machinations and death 1× father s machinations lead him 1× followed the machinations of sauron 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

although any one 1× both the dumb 1× chapter 419 sees 1× dadaist machinations set 1× expect grand machinations 1× from his iconic 1×

Common sentence endings:

a mythical village 1× a step behind 1× and intriguing machinations 1× click into place 1× dillon aka electro 1× divine intervention ensue 1×

Words around Machinations

Just before it in the word index:

machination 9 machinal 4 machinability 2 machina 65 machin 20 machilipatnam 2

Just after it in the word index:

machine 6.421 machined 42 machinegames 6 machinegun 8 machineguns 4 machineries 14

Similar in corpus frequency:

airbags 119 akure 119 aman 119 amnesia 119 amphibians 119 amputation 119

Corpus analysis for Machinations

  • In this selection, "machinations" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 27.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, political, evil, unknowable, doing, scar and lead stand out and add context to how "machinations" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include all the machinations and backroom and and intriguing machinations. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "machinations" sits close to words such as airbags, akure and aman, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with machinations

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Expect grand machinations and "death machinery" from Governor Tauntaza. (9 words)

Political machinations, media manipulation and an appeal for divine intervention ensue. (11 words)

He also wouldn't comment on the ongoing machinations behind the scenes regarding Trudeau's leadership. (16 words)

Longer example sentences

The fundamental plot machinations of may be dull, as no one was expecting the anticipated return of on the big screen to be concerned with taxes and a trade federation, but the film tracks a palatable cinematic story arc that is lost upon its sequels. (45 words)

From his iconic and sinister design to his evil machinations, Scar is peak villainy through and through – but as revealed in an issue of Disney Villains: Scar, Pride Rock’s usurper had yet another skill that nobody knew about – magic. (40 words)

Lucilla is a glimpse into what Gladiator might have been if its priorities were directed more toward the machinations of government rather than the machinations of separating a man’s limbs or head from the rest of his body. (39 words)

Example sentences (20)

Lucilla is a glimpse into what Gladiator might have been if its priorities were directed more toward the machinations of government rather than the machinations of separating a man’s limbs or head from the rest of his body.

Although any one of them could easily step in to put a stop to their brother's machinations, doing so would likely be just as catastrophic as what the Rat King has planned.

Both The Dumb Waiter and A Slight Ache were written by Pinter in the late 1950s; two unmissable short plays that explore the political machinations of those in power and those who are powerless.

For all the machinations and backroom dealings, the ultimate fate of ’s characters came down to three people in a room.

From his iconic and sinister design to his evil machinations, Scar is peak villainy through and through – but as revealed in an issue of Disney Villains: Scar, Pride Rock’s usurper had yet another skill that nobody knew about – magic.

In Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, the character has adventure thrust upon him when his evil father’s machinations lead him and his sister on a quest to find a mythical village.

Inspired by the experiences of NBA legend Kevin Durant, the show provides a unique look at the machinations of youth basketball.

It might just be a problem of the mystery box storytelling, which front-loads access to Dong-eun’s head space and then kicks us out, the better for surprise when all her unknowable machinations click into place.

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Jim O'Donnell says that for all the behind-the-scenes machinations, Arlington Heights remains the front-runner to land the Bears.

Political machinations, media manipulation and an appeal for divine intervention ensue.

Shang Tsung not only knows the inner machinations of the Hourglass of Time but can withstand its strain should he decide to shape time in his image.

Taking the moniker of Recluse, Zion has become one of her city's greatest defenders from the machinations of Max Dillon -- aka Electro.

The first season followed the machinations of Sauron the Deceiver who, posing as a deposed King of the Southlands, befriended Galadriel before both the immortals were taken into the custody of the Numenoreans.

The fundamental plot machinations of may be dull, as no one was expecting the anticipated return of on the big screen to be concerned with taxes and a trade federation, but the film tracks a palatable cinematic story arc that is lost upon its sequels.

Things only go further south from there as the series serves up plot twists and intriguing machinations.

Though the Separatists employed several powerful dark side practitioners and master strategists, Palpatine's machinations ensured they were always a step behind.

Chapter 419 sees All For One attempt to break Shigaraki's mind completely by revealing that nothing in his life has actually been his choice, and all has just been machinations long held in place by All For One.

Dadaist machinations set him and his family through a freakish labyrinth that led them to their true home.

Expect grand machinations and "death machinery" from Governor Tauntaza.

He also wouldn't comment on the ongoing machinations behind the scenes regarding Trudeau's leadership.

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Common combinations with machinations

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "machinations" in a sentence?
An example: "Lucilla is a glimpse into what Gladiator might have been if its priorities were directed more toward the machinations of government rather than the machinations of separating a man’s limbs or head from the rest of his body." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "machinations" from authentic English texts.
What does "machinations" mean?
Machinations means: plural of machination
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