What Does "the cult's been here for decades manipulating events" Mean?
Learn what "the cult's been here for decades manipulating events" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
decades, manipulating events.
It means the speaker believes a group has been secretly influencing what happened over a long time.
From The Haunted Sisters, Episode 26
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says a cult has been present for decades and has influenced events.
Usage Scenario
Use this when explaining a long-running hidden influence or scheme. It sounds dramatic and is too specific for a general phrase page.
Better ways to say it
The cult's been here for decades.
They've been manipulating events for years.
This group has influenced things for a long time.
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