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scheme

[skeem] / skim /




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The multi-billion-dollar scheme, a centrepiece of Prabowo's 2024 presidential campaign, aims to offer free meals to 80 million school children.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Prabowo has acknowledged that the scheme was beset "with many problems".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

De la Espriella also defended David Murcia, convicted of running a pyramid scheme that impoverished families across southern Colombia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

He is now the target of a civil lawsuit alleging his participation in the scheme.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Hamilton was both surprised and mystified when Madison came out against his funding scheme.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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