con man

Example Sentences

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In Hays: “Paper Moon,” a film about a Depression-era con man played by Ryan O’Neal and his little girl, was shot in black and white throughout Ellis County.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

This is precisely what a con man would say to a mark.

From Salon • Dec. 21, 2025

Lady Mary must cope with the isolating social ramifications of being divorced and targeted by a con man.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025

What kind of con artist cons the con man into thinking he believes this bile.

From Salon • Aug. 22, 2025

“Well, I stand by my pre-Van Houten analysis of the Dutch Tulip Man. Not a con man, but not as rich as he was letting on.”

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green