cheated

Example Sentences

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But that dinner, more than anything else, adds a hardened glaze of insult to Megan’s allegation that Thompson cheated on her.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 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

Several felt cheated by motherhood because the reality did not live up to the idealised version society had sold them.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

He was cheated by money changers at the border and was trying to figure out how to get back to Sar-e-Pol province in the north, hundreds of kilometres away on difficult, mountainous roads.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

When this man answered, my voice was rather quivery because John was watching with his X-ray eyes and I think he knew I had cheated a bit.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel