cahoots

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It estimated that 66 percent of the around $5.5 billion generated by mining each year was controlled by political elites working in cahoots with organized crime through murky public-private "strategic alliances."

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Leagues and teams are compliant, often in paid cahoots with secondary sellers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

For its part, the M23 said the DR Congo army had launched an air and ground assault against its positions, and this was done in cahoots with Burundian forces.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

Another delight in “Mr. Throwback” is Mayeri, playing Danny’s ex-wife, Sam, who finds herself in cahoots with his big lie and enjoying having Curry bankroll her fantasies.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2024

They're not sure why this perplexed, panting officer is looking at all of them like they're in cahoots.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi