unscrupulous
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Both Washington and Mexico City have launched crackdowns against a complex web of unscrupulous functionaries, front companies and document fraudsters, among others.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
"We also started to see unscrupulous real estate agents telling people that they could secure a visa simply by purchasing property in Japan," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
It all leads you to assume that our mystery 79-year-old must be well connected, unscrupulous in his personal dealings, and yes, pretty fat.
From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026
The company is hoping that panicked consumers trying, say, to rebook a flight will click on the first link they see, bringing them to unscrupulous parties that try to charge exorbitant fees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
Madison observed the buying frenzy and complained that unscrupulous speculators “are still exploring the interior & distant parts of the Union in order to take advantage of the holders.”
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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The Catcher in the Rye
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Grade 10, List 6
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