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frame-up

[freym-uhp] / ˈfreɪmˌʌp /












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"The police were highly selective in the way they collected evidence. In my opinion, Omar was framed. This was a quite elaborate frame-up," he said.

From BBC Feb. 16, 2026

To the Moody Park Three’s supporters, it was a frame-up.

From New York Times Dec. 4, 2019

Golunov was arrested in a clumsy frame-up after his exposés of corruption among the Moscow elite made him too many enemies.

From The Guardian Jun. 20, 2019

Alternate explanations are propounded, including the possibility of an elaborate police frame-up.

From Los Angeles Times May 2, 2019

"If the frame-up goes wrong, what'll win?" asked the Kid.

From Old Man Curry Race Track Stories by Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan




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