shyster

Example Sentences

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But while Kim fell for Jimmy, she could take or leave Saul, a swaggering shyster who bends and breaks the law for evil men.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2022

An easier dispute system would make it unnecessary for consumers to seek help from shyster credit repair companies.

From Washington Post • Jan. 7, 2022

Although denounced as “a shyster and scoundrel” who stole horses and rigs from trusting men and absconded with cash and jewelry from besotted women, George was installed as Emma’s manager and agent.

From New York Times • Oct. 25, 2019

Steyn charged: “And it turns out he's not a heroic presidential speaking truth to power a guy, he's just a flimflam shyster who steals from his clients.”

From Fox News • Apr. 30, 2019

To make an application of all this, let us not be too hard on the quack and the shyster.

From Quacks and Grafters by Unknown