scheming

Example Sentences

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Meng, who had initially been charged with scheming to evade US sanctions on Iran, was freed in September 2021.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Their closeness derails Rausch’s “three steps ahead” scheming.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

Her 2017 debut, “Dark Blue Girl,” concerned a young girl scheming to keep her separated parents from getting back together.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

He skilfully won over his opponents, with his humorous and likeable character enabling his scheming and deceit to fly under the radar.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

The others watched the next fight—Muzzen avidly, flexing his fingers and speculating on the outcome, Inej silent and still as a statue, Kaz inscrutable as always, scheming away behind that hideous mask.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo