cheated

Example Sentences

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No one knows how Mr. Niemann might have cheated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

In January, after her daughter was deported, Mariela realized the fraudsters had cheated her out of more than $18,000 over three months.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Dabaie was asked by CNN whether the congressman’s comments can be construed as acknowledging that he cheated on his wife, while denying doing anything illegal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Women's rights campaigners - who have argued for years that female athletes have been cheated out of medals and fairness by having to compete against biological males - have hailed the decision.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

For instance, you knew that Mrs. Harkness would call the police if you stepped on her lawn, and that at Schmitt’s Variety Store you’d get cheated out of small change if you weren’t careful.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder