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scheming

[skee-ming] / ˈski mɪŋ /


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And Zendaya’s Athena “turns out to be a vulnerable victim of war, or perhaps a projection of Odysseus’ conscience — not a scheming and bloodthirsty war goddess.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

When “The Traitors” executive producer Mike Cotton and his colleagues brought the first season of Peacock’s reality competition to American audiences, doing so with a cast of unknowns scheming for a six-figure prize seemed risky.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2026

But federal prosecutors argued that Left corrupted the business model by scheming to trade quickly around his statements on social media, where he had a huge following.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 4, 2026

A year ago her predecessor, Peter Kyle, unveiled a set of government tools powered by AI, named "Humphrey" after the scheming official from the classic BBC sitcom Yes, Minister.

From BBC Apr. 17, 2026

He talked in a way that told Cora he was scheming.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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