tipster

Example Sentences

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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

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 • Dec. 18, 2024

An anonymous tipster passed along the Instagram handle of the suspect with the colorful underwear, the complaint said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 26, 2023

“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