as in to plot
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
accused of colluding to block the sale of the vacant land
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Kaepernick also settled a 2019 grievance against the NFL that alleged team owners were colluding to keep him out of the league.
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
Aiming to dispel false rumors from MAGA supporters that the former prosecutor cannot speak without a teleprompter and colludes with media outlets to get questions in advance, Harris has adopted a more aggressive media schedule in recent weeks.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Prosecutors said several other sergeants and deputies — who were not identified in court records — colluded with Benza to protect him.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Despite having some of the most talented executives in the world, the organization unconsciously colluded to avoid difficult truths.
—Michael Hudson, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
Aiming to dispel false rumors from MAGA supporters that the former prosecutor cannot speak without a teleprompter and colludes with media outlets to get questions in advance, Harris has adopted a more aggressive media schedule in recent weeks.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Prosecutors said several other sergeants and deputies — who were not identified in court records — colluded with Benza to protect him.
—Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Despite having some of the most talented executives in the world, the organization unconsciously colluded to avoid difficult truths.
—Michael Hudson, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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In 2023, Indian-government officials allegedly organized the assassination of a Sikh-independence activist in Canada and plotted to kill a Sikh leader in the United States, according to U.S. and Canadian officials.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Industrialists and researchers are plotting a new future for these critical materials Glenn Zorpette 27 Dec 2024 11 min read In the northeastern Mojave Desert, MP Materials produces rare earth compounds from ore extracted from an adjacent mine.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Dec. 2024
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Smith’s report would provide the fullest description yet of the investigation that led to Trump's indictments for allegedly conspiring to overturn the 2020 election and mishandling classified documents after leaving the White House.Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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In September, a jury of a dozen Ada County residents unanimously sided with Big City Coffee owner Sarah Fendley, who argued that the administrators violated her First Amendment right to free speech while conspiring to close her campus shop near the university’s library in October 2020.Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025
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Multiple law enforcement officials have warned of bad actors scheming to take advantage of charitable people looking to chip in and give to those in need due to the fires.Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2025
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New York Jets: Anthony Weaver Anthony Weaver's ability to scheme and develop defenses will be a massive asset for a Jets team that needs a head coach to help get the most out of its young players.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Collude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collude. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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