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plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention; aim
彼の目論みは競合他社の買収だったようだ。
It seems his plan was to acquire a rival company.
目論みどおりに事が進み、計画は成功した。
Things went according to plan, and the project succeeded.
相手の目論みを見抜いて交渉を有利に進めた。
I saw through the other party's scheme and steered negotiations in my favor.