scheme
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A new government scheme lets drivers compare the cost of fuel offered by petrol stations across the UK.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
The positive impact of the scheme was echoed by parents, who were pleased about the impact it had had on their household budgets as the cost of living continued to rise.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
“In the bigger scheme of things, I’m pretty worried that we’re losing our coastal communities, and we’re losing our ability to deliver marine protein to the people of California.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
But the $68 million proposed settlement provides no money for victims of the alleged scheme.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
“It is a totally different scheme, and it will change the course of history.”
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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