scheme

Example Sentences

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That only taught May to scout, scheme and sweat even harder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The scheme started after the EU's Common Agricultural Policy began calculating subsidies based on land instead of livestock in 2014.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

It is, in other words, completely meaningless in the grand scheme of things.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The scheme involved Bondi sending a letter to Gov. Tim Walz, requesting the state’s voter roll information, claiming that it would help with immigration enforcement.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

The dormouse had faithfully carried out his part in the dreadful scheme; Cluny must surely keep to his word.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques