scheme
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The dance sequence at Nevermore Academy’s Venetian Gala is part of a larger scheme for “Wednesday’s” titular character, and Agnes, who can turn invisible, plays a big role in it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
The discount scheme was also suspended back then, but almost immediately reinstated.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
The scheme has been investigated several times over alleged corruption.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
The old Mississippi case that was included in the fraud division’s highlights featured more than 30 defendants accused of participating in a scheme to fraudulently obtain pandemic relief loans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
This was patently untrue, but a justifiable distortion in the Jeffersonian scheme of things because motivated by an authentic urge to sustain the friendship.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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Yet he’s also known to tickle Will and rally for his business schemes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
"Not only are we protecting our physical borders from unlawful crossings, but we are also preventing immigration fraud schemes that are just another way to skirt the immigration laws of the United States," Blanche said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
He makes us hear the character’s silent inner schemes as loudly as when he’s actually blabbering.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Whilst schemes like Keighley's can help on the margins, they say, at the national level a much bigger answer is needed.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Most of his time had been spent with a ragtag band of dirty-faced boys who carried out whatever schemes they could to survive.
From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry
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He schemed to get an imported copy seized by customs to trigger a court case over its content.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
Afforded extra space by his manager's decision to play Jack Grealish alongside him in a central position, De Bruyne schemed in the way he usually does.
From BBC ● Dec. 4, 2024
His character, who schemed to succeed his ailing father as chief executive of the fictional Waystar Royco media and entertainment conglomerate, earned Strong his first Emmy Award in 2020, as well as two additional nominations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2024
City-states, hoping to win civic glory, sometimes schemed to bribe top athletes to falsely claim that city as their own.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2024
Last time they had schemed like that, they covered his seat with clear glue and Danny got stuck to his chair.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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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
Scenes flesh out a lineup of predatory city characters, from an obsessive building superintendent to a scheming nightclub impresario.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
“But behind the scenes? Heidi and I were still thick as thieves, scheming side by side, laughing at how easy it was to keep the world guessing and the checks coming in.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
A year ago her predecessor, Peter Kyle, unveiled a set of government tools powered by AI, named "Humphrey" after the scheming official from the classic BBC sitcom Yes, Minister.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
‘That was true then. But those days are over, thanks to Hera’s scheming.’
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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