as in to plan
to work out the details of (something) in advance
the campaign operatives schemed out a plan for dealing with bombshells about the candidate's past indiscretions
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The organization plans to back GLP-1s like Wegovy and Zepbound to treat obesity in adults as part of a shift in addressing the global obesity epidemic, as reported by Reuters.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025 -
The community was planning to shoot a video on May 2 to invite the crew.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The program is designed for string students of all ages and skill levels; participants will engage in daily instruction from directors of the Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestras, Arkansas Symphony String Academy teachers and other members of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
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The wide-field gamma-ray telescope is designed to observe giant magnetar flares and identify elements created within them.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Currently, the world’s cardinals are preparing for the papal conclave this Wednesday, hosting general congregations ahead of the Vatican event that will see the Sistine Chapel’s ceremonial chimney eventually release white smoke in celebration of the election of the 267th pope.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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The region famously prepares its tea through pan frying and steaming methods, too, which yields unique and vivid expressions.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
4 May 2025
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Renaming and organizing your screenshots keeps your folders from turning into chaos.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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The Met Gala is an annual fundraiser organized by Vogue for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Anna Wintour Costume Institute.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
2 May 2025
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“Scheme (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scheme%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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