scheme
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Meanwhile the UN said some ships had already passed through the strait under a scheme to evacuate thousands of sailors stranded by the war.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
It is part of a scheme which aims to fund cross-border projects that benefit people in both the Republic and Northern Ireland.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
It recommended abolishing a scheme that allows people to retire early at 63, and expanding compulsory pension contributions to include civil servants and self-employed workers.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
“In the bigger scheme of things, I’m more inclined to be a buyer in today’s market than a seller,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
Eventually, the KGB came up with a scheme that would serve as a kind of smoke screen for Blake's spying on behalf of Russia.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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