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shady

[shey-dee] / ˈʃeɪ di /




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Shirley rose to fame in 2025 with shady videos claiming to expose daycare fraud in Minnesota.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Romanée-Conti’s high demand and hefty price has also motivated thieves and counterfeiters, helping to foster a black market for rare spirits, where shady dealers and covetous buyers are willing to ignore a bottle’s provenance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

After a pre-premiere bidding war results in a $75-million sale, “Medellin” debuts to a round of boos, leading shady businessman Yair Marx to renege on the deal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The DOJ wants to know if something shady is afoot.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

The noise is so loud in the shady stillness of the plants and gentle huddled form of Mr. Ram that I’m ticked as I pick up.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali




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