scheming

Example Sentences

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While Mr. Page’s Titus naturally dominates the play, he has a formidable foe in Ms. Faridany’s busily scheming Tamora.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Meng, who had initially been charged with scheming to evade US sanctions on Iran, was freed in September 2021.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Their closeness derails Rausch’s “three steps ahead” scheming.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

He played the son of a dock union leader, whose scheming charisma got him into trouble with other low-level criminals — but also endeared him to some viewers.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2025

He watches these rebels escape, scheming to find a way to capture even more.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly