Example Sentences

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The sounds are primal and ethereal; rooted in nature yet otherworldly, as if banshees are conniving with angels.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2018

“The police are conniving with the accused,” Saraa said.

From Time • Aug. 10, 2015

They say you are conniving at the escape of a tramp, even.

From The Brass Bound Box by Horne, Diantha W.

I'm not implying that most doctors knowingly are conniving extortionists.

From How and When to Be Your Own Doctor by Solomon, Steve

In other words," put in Maas, "you are conniving at the escape of a Russian convict from Saghalien.

From The Red Rat's Daughter by Boothby, Guy