as in plans
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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As for what the couple plans to do with their completely tax-free winnings?—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025 -
However, as a whole, Columbia still plans to follow the strategic direction of the plan, while it is not set on strictly adhering to its practices, the official said.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Oct. 2025
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Cabana designs an in-house collection of tableware and home accessories, and is also a serial collaborator.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Micah Kimball is a licensed architect and general contractor who designs and builds thoughtful spaces.—
Micah Kimball,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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That of the vampy, endlessly ambitious, and deliciously ruthless weather presenter Suzanne Stone, who plots to knock off her husband (Matt Dillon) in Gus Van Sant’s satirical romp.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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However, the game rights change is contingent on the larger ESPN-NFL deal passing Department of Justice review, which seems increasingly unlikely to come before the NFL plots its 2026 calendar.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The degree will be awarded in industrial and organizational psychology, which prepares students to work in such areas as human resources and workforce analytics, positions in high demand throughout Southern California.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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As Sean Payton’s team prepares for the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon, a pivot point in the regular season arrives.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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Andrew Morton — whose latest book, Winston and the Windsors, charts the formidable Churchill’s working relationship with the royal family for several decades — says one thing shone through, enabling him to concentrate on the institution rather than the person.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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The second, Demolition of a Wall (in two parts, Albums 1 and 2, 2022), charts the eerie staccato of airflow disrupted by shock waves at a blast-testing range in New Mexico.—
Anne Reeve,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Schemes (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/schemes%20%28out%29. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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