scheme
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Poppie benefited from a government-funded scheme called the Finding Family programme, where she was given a coordinator by the local council who helped and encouraged the bond with the Marshall family.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
He admitted that he participated in a scheme to submit false campaign-finance reports and artificially inflate the amount he raised.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
He said the "unvarnished reality" was there had been no visual inspection scheme of air valves which showed a "systemic failure of governance" of South West Water.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
He is now the target of a civil lawsuit alleging his participation in the scheme.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
We made sure to have a clear view of the proceedings but not be seen; if Mr. Drysdale spied us conspiring together, he might catch on to our scheme.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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