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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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But different atmospheric setups can drag smoke much farther away.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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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
Noun
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Pair it with platform sandals or throw it on over a swimsuit for a stylish cover-up moment.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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But on the other side of the election, and as Democrats grapple with a bombshell book alleging a cover-up of Biden’s mental state, previously loyal politicians are now calling Nov. 5 an indictment.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
24 May 2025
Noun
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And some saw duplicity in Holden’s efforts since the councilman had fought so vigorously to restrict liquor licenses in South L.A. after the 1992 riots.—
Jaimie Ding,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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The publication, known for its close ties to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, framed the talks as yet another round of predictable Western duplicity.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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That includes knowing the scheme in the run game, being violent at the point of attack.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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The scheme was investigated by several federal agencies, including the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS-OIG) and IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Frame-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frame-up. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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