scheme

Example Sentences

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They portray him as the mastermind of a scheme of illicit enrichment.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

It was the final step in an audacious scheme that began last offseason to build a champion in a single summer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The child element of universal credit will automatically increase from May onwards, owing to the workings of the scheme so eligible parents do not need to apply.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

At the rate things are heating up on Earth, threatening to fry us alive sooner than later, this scheme could supposedly reverse or slow the damage we’ve done.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

This looked like some new scheme of villainy....

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker