shady
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“It seemed a bit shady from the start,” said a person familiar with the negotiations.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
Prince’s shocking death in 2016 gave writers a reason to unearth the shady details of his antagonism toward Michael Jackson.
From Salon • May 16, 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
Supporters argue that legalization decreases black-market activity, reducing consumers’ reliance on shady providers, creating a safer market while providing the government greater tax revenue and citizens greater freedom.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
It was cool and shady along the banks of the slough and there was plenty of green grass.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
Vocabulary lists containing shady
"To an Athlete Dying Young" by A. E. Housman
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