tipster
Example Sentences
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A tipster in the southern U.S. recalled overhearing a conversation that seemed to connect a local woman to the pipe bombs.
The price had fallen, which, according to the tipster, was a great chance to buy the dip.
The ongoing investigation was initially reported by local TV news station KSBW, which was sent a copy of the letter by the tipster.
From Los Angeles Times
Booth, whose business was built on premium rate phone lines, had made a name for himself as a top tipster.
From BBC
Despite recording nearly two dozen interviews in about a year, Morris never identified the tipster or found evidence of the allegations against Garrido.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
