scheme
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Tanner said he was "all for" the scheme if it meant that it would keep "cans and plastic bottles off the road".
From BBC • May 18, 2026
In that case, Adani was accused of having participated in an estimated $250 million scheme to bribe Indian officials for lucrative solar energy supply contracts.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Hospitality, retail and drinks bosses have previously said they were concerned the scheme could result in cross-border fraud and higher drinks prices for customers.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Under the scheme, a foreign government contracts with Havana to receive Cuban healthcare professionals in its country in exchange for a hard-currency payment to the dictatorship.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
But Detective Allan Pinkerton ruined the scheme by persuading Lincoln to pass through the city in disguise, several hours ahead of schedule.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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