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

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

She seemed genuinely pleased that he hadn’t cheated, despite having encouraged him to do just that.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart