concoct

Example Sentences

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“He then used those records to concoct fanciful allegations of mortgage fraud, which he referred to the Department of Justice for prosecution.”

From Los Angeles Times

Prosecutors said that as part of the plot, she concocted a scheme to funnel $100,000 that Ridley-Thomas provided from campaign funds through the university to a nonprofit run by his son.

From Seattle Times

Wanting to continue it, he used to try to concoct new, thrilling tales each evening.

From New York Times

And part of the fun of watching is concocting elaborate theories about who will take over the Waystar Iron Throne and why, thematically, they make the most sense.

From Los Angeles Times

But the plots began to unravel in September when, with the help of cooperating witnesses, federal agents concocted a plan that included creating a faked crime scene.

From Los Angeles Times