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harebrained

[hair-breynd] / ˈhɛərˌbreɪnd /


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Allen probably has more in common with Ryan Routh, who famously infiltrated Trump International Golf Course in a harebrained scheme to take down the then–Republican presidential nominee.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

The scheme seemed as harebrained as it was cruel, and Martinez offered little to lend clarity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025

As it happened, this scheme turned out to be even more harebrained than was evident at face value.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2024

The worst that could happen is people like Musk have less money to invest in harebrained schemes like "ChatGPT, but more racist."

From Salon • Jul. 17, 2023

I stared at that hand for a half second before acting on instinct and harebrained desperation.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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