scheme
Example Sentences
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But when tragic circumstances cut short his money-making scheme, Skipton tries to sell dubious art to an equally suspect Italian count.
They said they had uncovered an extensive scheme to take kickbacks and influence state-owned companies including state nuclear energy firm Enerhoatom.
From BBC
He says the scheme was so successful that, according to police in the Lancashire town of Accrington, the local youth crime rate plummeted.
From BBC
It said without changes, about 2,200 more vehicles would use the congestion charging zone on an average weekday in 2026, increasing congestion and undermining the current scheme.
From BBC
Instead of focusing on freak athletes with a bunch of stars after their names, his staff looked for players that fit his schemes.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
