harebrained
Example Sentences
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The quintet of unlikely allies devises a harebrained scheme to steal back the tickets by infiltrating the gangster’s underground fight ring.
From New York Times
But her mission is, admittedly, rather harebrained — in contrast to the seemingly circumspect Claire’s general demeanor.
From Los Angeles Times
It alternates a limited number of comic setups, often involving unfortunate encounters or Jimmy’s increasingly harebrained approach to therapy.
From New York Times
Probably it was always a harebrained scheme, though bearing in mind the atrocities to come it is hard not to sympathize.
From Washington Post
The biggest endorsement I can offer is that my mom, who works at a church and once detested the show, can’t help but cackle when the gang’s harebrained plans unravel.
From Seattle Times
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