Once in a lifetime, chance will thus snap the toils of a man's making; and it is instructive to see the poor puppet adore the power that connives at his evasion...
"The Valley of Decision"
Edith Wharton
You are a hypocrite, who connives with Moritz.
"Old Fritz and the New Era"
Louise Muhlbach
The republic, wisely jealous of ecclesiastical influence, connives at these amusing rambles, and, by encouraging the liberty of monks and churchmen, prevents their appearing too sacred and important in the eyes of the people, who have frequent proofs of their being mere flesh and blood, and that of the frailest composition.
"Dreams, Waking Thoughts, and Incidents"
William Beckford