scheme
noun
a plan, design, or program of action to be followed; project.
are scheming
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present progressiveof scheme.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Less lovely: Back in London a whole lot of people are scheming to take her job.
From Slate β Apr. 19, 2019
The contestants are scheming to stay on the show, rarely because they’re seeking true love.
From The Guardian β Feb. 26, 2018
When erstwhile allies prove tricksters, and erstwhile partners are scheming liars, what is an old spy chief to do?
From New York Times β Feb. 26, 2017
Defenses are scheming to take away the long throws that were Arizona’s trademark.
From Washington Times β Nov. 4, 2016
And not content with that, you are scheming to corrupt the one who in this money-worshipping age is faithful to principle.
From A Romantic Young Lady by Robert Grant
