Iago
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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As Roderigo, whom Iago manipulates like a bored puppeteer idly pulling the strings, Daniel Velez is idiotically gullible.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
The production, helmed by the company’s artistic director, Eric Tucker, who also plays that malevolent master manipulator, Iago, matches the minimal cast with a scrappy, simple production.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026
He gave the example of Iago in Verdi’s “Otello.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
But Cyngor Gwynedd councillor Craig ab Iago said Article 4 being quashed was "disappointing".
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
Yes, even Iago was a little lamb too.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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