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harebrained

[hair-breynd] / ˈhɛərˌbreɪnd /


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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

That discovery excited him much more than any of his other harebrained undertakings.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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