1
: an act or series of actions in which someone is framed
2
: an action that is framed
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If a potential witness had any evidence that might disrupt the ongoing frame-up of Karen Read, Proctor made sure to give them a good leaving-alone, too.
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
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Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Frame-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frame-up. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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