harebrained
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Allen probably has more in common with Ryan Routh, who famously infiltrated Trump International Golf Course in a harebrained scheme to take down the then–Republican presidential nominee.
From Slate • May 1, 2026
The worst that could happen is people like Musk have less money to invest in harebrained schemes like "ChatGPT, but more racist."
From Salon • Jul. 17, 2023
But her mission is, admittedly, rather harebrained — in contrast to the seemingly circumspect Claire’s general demeanor.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2023
A harebrained lateral returned for a walk-off touchdown?
From Washington Post • Dec. 19, 2022
A torrent of words spilled out, explaining the whole harebrained scheme.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
Vocabulary lists containing harebrained
Mississippi Trial, 1955
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Red Flags and Butterflies
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Henry IV, Part 1
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