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.

She contrives an elaborate excuse to avoid attending the meeting.

She was contriving an elaborate plan to surprise her colleagues.

His contriving of the rescue plan saved the stranded hikers.

The contriver of the elaborate plot remained calm as the police announced the arrests.

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

She contrivedly smiled, masking how hurt she really was.

When thou contrivedst this scheme, didst thou foresee the consequences?