tipster
Example Sentences
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The price had fallen, which, according to the tipster, was a great chance to buy the dip.
Green came to the attention of authorities after a police dog led investigators to his sister’s house and two tipsters told officers that a police sketch resembled Green.
From Washington Post
The tabloid still pays for stories, he said, but tipsters aren’t paid until their information is published — a practice meant to reveal rather than conceal information.
From New York Times
Authorities had been tracking him for months, Ceballos added, but did not indicate whether a tipster had led them to Gomez.
From Reuters
Several tipsters identified Green as a possible suspect after the reward for information in the case was increased to $15,000 this month.
From Seattle Times
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