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schemes

  • plural of scheme.
  • present tense form of scheme (3rd person singular).

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They fall victim to Ponzi schemes and other scams.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

Some of the eco-friendly schemes at the site include efficient heat pumps, solar panels and the collection of spare water from bathroom sinks and rainfall.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

"This reprioritisation of public resource shows a change in direction towards improving everyday life and strengthening local economies over expensive national government schemes."

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

The schemes ease economic regulations such as taxation and customs duties within a given territory to attract investors.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

‘I had a good reason for that! At any rate, now Zeus blames me for everything - Octavian’s schemes, the fall of Delphi -’ ‘Wait.’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan