His contriving of the rescue plan saved the stranded hikers.

The inventor's contrivances cluttered the workshop, each promising a clever solution yet requiring more time to perfect.

His contrivings eventually caused more trouble than they solved.

The engineer proposed a contrivable plan that could solve the city's chronic flooding.

The novel contrivancy he designed solved the old puzzle in a way no one expected.

Despite their charm, the contrivancies of the old clock often bewildered curious visitors.

The politician's speech suffered from glaring contrivedness, making his appeal seem insincere.

While the town slept, the cunning tailor contriveth a garment that hides a royal emblem.

Thou contrivest in secret, yet thy plans betray thee.

She contrivedly smiled, masking how hurt she really was.