- present participle of scheme.
scheming
Example Sentences
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With the election resolved, the work of building a governing team brought about more than a little competitive scheming.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Hardly the smoking gun that puts him in an Afghan cave, scheming with Osama bin Laden.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Where are the well-rounded characters, smart dialogue, ingenious scheming on one side and even more ingenious problem-solving on the other?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
It could be argued Tielemans' arrival addresses an issue Manchester United have had since Carrick quit in 2018; the scheming midfielder with an eye for a pass, who can break a defensive line.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
The squire added, “They’re each scheming to make the prince propose marriage on the spot.”
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
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