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scheme

[skeem] / skim /




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The integrity and effectiveness of such schemes have been widely called into question in publications by climate researchers and campaigners.

From Barron's

“Consequently, the offer price is not sufficient for the board to recommend a scheme of arrangement to its shareholders.”

From The Wall Street Journal

To soothe concerns about obstructed pavements, councils are now installing parking bays directly onto streets, permanently embedding the schemes into the architecture of cities.

From BBC

It also led to scrutiny from federal prosecutors, who brought charges in early 2025, alleging he engaged in a yearslong tax evasion scheme.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mangwana gave as an example its Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing scheme to deal with future pandemics.

From BBC