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  • plural of scheme.
  • present tense form of scheme (3rd person singular).
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schemes





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"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

One of the foundation's schemes is Your Future Story, backed by schools and universities to support 1,000 secondary school pupils from lower income families through to university with targeted support.

From BBC Aug. 6, 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

Scammers have become increasingly adept at duping customers into sending payments through elaborate social engineering schemes, including by developing romantic connections to their victims.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Next thing I knew he had a scheme all ready in his mind—and what a man he was for schemes and battles!

From "The Odyssey" by Homer



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