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
A tipster in the southern U.S. recalled overhearing a conversation that seemed to connect a local woman to the pipe bombs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 14, 2025
An unnamed tipster made that accusation to an APD economic crimes detective stationed at the stadium.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 12, 2023
It seems an anonymous tipster just phoned in a report of a major book burglary.”
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
