tipster

Example Sentences

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If that tip leads to Nancy Guthrie, this provides a way for the tipster to be notified and get information on how to collect the reward.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Wright said in his witness statement he spoke with John Ross, an ex-police officer sacked for misconduct, who was a "very good tipster" he took to lunch once or twice a year to maintain contact.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

The price had fallen, which, according to the tipster, was a great chance to buy the dip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

It wasn’t just Rodríguez’s tipster — whom he refused to identify to the AP but says was recently interviewed by the FBI.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2024

“Exactly where the tipster said it’d be. Hidden underneath the kid’s Xbox console.”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein