scheme
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In November 2024, detectives executed a search and arrest warrant at the defendants’ home and discovered a head-to-claw bear costume and meat shredders they say were used in the scheme.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
The scheme extended the use of some city centre bus lanes to Class A and Class C taxis - categories that include private-hire taxis and Ubers.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Once Hana gets involved in her illicit money-making scheme, the narrative changes gear, tension levels are cranked up and what started out as a straightforward study of friendship turns into a fast-paced story of survival.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The same is true in Wales, while Scotland has a more generous scheme.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
In Washington’s deceptive scheme, Hercules had been one of those sent back and forth to Mount Vernon from time to time.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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