conned

Example Sentences

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"We've both been conned, useful idiots, which is not a very nice way to put it, but we've been used," says Elma.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The second, Joan, a middle-aged heiress in Florida, was conned by Ken into believing that he was Jewish and a canny businessman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

He invested in and then reputedly conned the 1980s rich-kids “Billionaire Boys Club” private-school students’ investment group.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

"He was a con man. And while I was conned, I have done nothing wrong and have nothing to hide."

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

He had successfully conned Renault and Leon and The Vigils and the whole damn school.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier