deadbeat

Example Sentences

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The fish-out-of-water comedy show followed the wealthy Rose family as they abruptly lose their money and mansion, and are forced to move into a shabby motel in a deadbeat town they bought as a joke.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Some critics say that the relationship between the couple is portrayed as too loving but Scorsese never pretends to hide the motivations that drive a deadbeat, grifter like Ernest.

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2023

In China’s housing market, there are plenty of deadbeat developers no longer paying their bills.

From New York Times • Aug. 15, 2023

And that makes the elder Biden a dirtbag deadbeat grandfather.

From Washington Times • Apr. 27, 2023

He wasn't really there, but he also wasn't a deadbeat.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds