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Recent Examples of frame-up
The defense has developed a third-party killer theory and has alleged a massive frame-up job used to ensnare their client.
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 18 May 2024
The defense has developed a third-party killer theory and has alleged a massive frame-up job to ensnare their client.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 21 May 2024
Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 18 May 2024
The defense has developed a third-party killer theory and has alleged a massive frame-up job to ensnare their client.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 21 May 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for frame-up
Noun
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The setup entails a group of people who escape death after one of them has a premonition that a tragic catastrophe is about to occur.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
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But different atmospheric setups can drag smoke much farther away.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Dry scalps and root cover-ups usually don’t play well together, but this formula is an exception.—
Neha Tandon,
Glamour,
12 May 2025
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Stick to a cohesive color palette—think neutrals with a few pops of color—and choose versatile pieces like a matching set or an oversized button-down that can double as a cover-up.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
Noun
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The enduring emblem of this Administration and its duplicity is undoubtedly $TRUMP, a meme-coin scheme that has brought many millions of dollars in profits to the President and his fellow-investors.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
27 Apr. 2025
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No, his duplicity and shilling were on full display before, during and after his first term.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In 2021 and 2022, Robinson received about $76,000 through the bogus billing scheme, according to prosecutors.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
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Hometown’s stock price rose by more than 900% during the scheme.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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“Frame-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frame-up. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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