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covert maneuvering

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. secret manoeuvres (maneuvers)
2. operating behind the scenes

Refers to operating secretly or scheming behind the scenes, often with a negative connotation of underhanded or covert activity. It is used to describe someone who works in the shadows to manipulate events or gain influence without being noticed.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

In situations like this, it's always the vested-interest crowd pulling strings behind the scenes!

Sentence 2

A resistance faction working covertly against the organizational reforms has been identified.

Sentence 3

Who do you think is the one scheming behind the scenes?

Sentence 4

Don't stress about it — working behind the scenes won't get you anywhere.

Sentence 5

Even in a small village like this, there's always someone pulling strings behind the scenes!