crooked
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Seeing no evil are legions of crooked operators — customs inspectors, tax agents, military commanders, among other enablers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
In 2019, the IRS told Murrin she owed unpaid tax, penalties and interest for income-tax returns the crooked accountant filed from 1993 to 1999.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
"They're crooked," he continued, "just like you're crooked."
From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026
I often stood crooked or perched on things to avoid sticking out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
Slowly, he followed the hooded figure along a crooked hall until they reached what looked like the back of the shop, where usually inventory would be kept.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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