swindled
Example Sentences
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But voters weren’t about to get swindled again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
“I would never use the word swindled, but the context — yes, I have said that,” Bianco said after some back-and-forth about the particulars of his criticisms.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
The government warned about the dangers of crypto and broke up several huge scam operations, including one that allegedly swindled nearly $400 million from thousands of investors.
From Barron's ● Feb. 15, 2026
All the people who claimed to have been swindled by Mr Cavanagh said they had made complaints to Action Fraud.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2025
Kaz wasn’t a boy any longer; there was no reason Pekka should be able to see the child he’d swindled in his features.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
