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Interestingly, Kesha shed some light on her future relocation plans, declaring during a surprise DJ set at the start of May that she was plotting a move to San Francisco, where her appearance took place.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

The implication is that, in addition to engaging in nefarious financial shenanigans, one of Mr. Xi’s most trusted henchmen was plotting against him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

President George W Bush personally publicised the capture, claiming he was a senior al-Qaeda operative who was "plotting and planning murder".

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

The indictment also cites one of the main defendants in the case in custody in Haiti, who claimed that Mrs. Moïse was plotting with others to take over the presidency.

From New York Times • Feb. 19, 2024

Maddie gave me a look, like she was plotting something deep and dark.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon