cheated

Example Sentences

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In a survey of over 500 seniors conducted by the student newspaper last year, 30% reported they had cheated on an assignment or exam.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

She assumed this was the only way of being in a relationship and ended up "in quite a few unhealthy relationships where I was cheated on a lot".

From BBC • May 5, 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

Is he mad that his wife-to-be cheated on him before their nuptials?

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

If it was brave to have identified a thoroughly bad person, then it was wrong of him to turn up with the twins like that, and she felt cheated.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan