swindled
Example Sentences
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But voters weren’t about to get swindled again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 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
Gentile, she added, “basically pulled a Bernie Madoff and swindled people out of their money, and then he gets to go home to his wife and kids.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2025
They wanted to be a voice for the pet owners swindled by Britton, most of whom are still too traumatised and guilt-ridden to speak out, as well as a visible symbol of the community’s horror.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2024
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
