scheme
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It was the culmination of a well-executed scam — so successful that the San Gabriel Valley pair behind the scheme decided to try it again, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
White-tailed eagles - the UK's largest bird of prey - will be released across Exmoor National Park after the government approved the latest stage in a controversial national reintroduction scheme.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Najib's defense lawyers blamed Low and dubbed him the mastermind of the scheme.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
The consultants charged him the fee as part of the scheme to divert money to McCluskie, prosecutors allege.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
“Well, I see my little scheme worked out just fine. We got the dirty traitor, didn’t we, Fangburn, my old mate?”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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