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Ms. Naud, whose character will scheme with Ripley-like precision and sociopathy to bring her targets down and escape justice, is the most intriguing aspect of “Influencers,” both in her performance and in her self.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

He's the one player who can make a difference, but I believe we will scheme around him.

From Fox News • Feb. 12, 2022

Now McVay and LaFleur will scheme against each other as head coaches for the first time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2021

Opponents will scheme to slow Thomas, if that is possible, which means other WRs must step up.

From Washington Times • Dec. 18, 2019

Baffled in his attempt to keep you under close control in the Marsh house, he will scheme to gain his ends in some other way.

From John Marsh's Millions by Hornblow, Arthur