scheme
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EDINBURGH—A political operative’s yearslong scheme to embezzle party funds has become a source of anger and embarrassment in Scotland, but not entirely for the reasons you might think.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Juda insisted a costly fuel subsidy and free school meal programme would be maintained, though the scheme has been significantly trimmed.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
He described the scheme as a "success story for nature recovery."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Under the scheme every household would receive an "Essential Energy Allowance", which would provide "enough to get by" and be charged at a discounted price.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
For Pete’s sake, Miss Myrt hadn’t cooled before they’d cooked up a scheme.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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