scheme
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EDINBURGH—A political operative’s yearslong scheme to embezzle party funds has become a source of anger and embarrassment in Scotland, but not entirely for the reasons you might think.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Because of AI, the total number of websites that could be created in a scheme like Outsider’s is effectively unlimited, Google said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Juda insisted a costly fuel subsidy and free school meal programme would be maintained, though the scheme has been significantly trimmed.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
There were disputes about control of the scheme and how the work would be divided up.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Immediately I knew Aunt Kitty was fine and this was part of her scheme.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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