Whelp
If i abuse you simply to satisfy a political manoeuvre, then i will forsake any natural right to lead. adlet will no doubt find another way to overthrow me, but it won't even matter... because i won't be the legitimate pack leader any more.
Hunted: Chapter 3
He sometimes wished he could be like a chieftain of old, without all this political maneuvering. sighing, he supposed that even back then there would be people like the lord and lady of sibbald.
Lyndria: Chapter 33
"i suspect this is merely political maneuvering," lance replied. "after all, william was informed that he would be alone in his fight against cutter. once news spreads about the destruction of osharese fortress, people are going to demand answers."
An Abuse of Power
It had taken years of careful political maneuvering to achieve that distinction. of course, the power of house sharur did not lie entirely in political connections.
Antithesis, Of Darkness and Light
He, shaden, who had pulled off so many political maneuvers with ease, never failing, he who held more power and influence than his father, than anyone in fact.
Star Tiger, Moon Girl, Chapter 1
political maneuvering occupied her thoughts as she climbed the stairs to the highest tower after dinner. she enjoyed the view as she let the day's cares run through her mind.
Chapter 39: Secret Brothers
But far from seeing it as clever political maneuvering, zeinara had been outraged. robin was _missing_ and all etienne could think about pacifying the nobility.
Sypher Island: God's Blade Chapter 1: Pasts and Possession
It would have been an interesting story if the historians hadn't gotten a hold of it, and then it was all politicians with some unpronounceable names who made subtly small political maneuvers with some inconceivable significance that allowed sypher island
Dalkorrd's Fall pt1 (AU)
Now though, he was free to do whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted, no more war meetings, no more political maneuverings, or constantly having to watch his back.
Halo: First Contact, Chapter 9: Heartbreak
I'm just a soldier, and am not suited for this kind of political maneuvering." the admiral chuckled self-deprecatingly. "that is acceptable, i can understand your position and i appreciate all you have done so far."
Webbed Together
He'd had to use a lot of favors and political maneuvering to deal with arrur.
Reunion
He politely maneuvered his way through the crowd of people filing out onto the dock and hurriedly made his way to the main area of the port. he was taken aback once he got to the street, however, as he wasn't used to it being paved over.