defraud

Example Sentences

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There seemed to be a real hunger for some sense of justice for Cook, who did not defraud anyone.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2026

“We will not hesitate to prosecute anyone — judges included — who defraud public benefits intended to help those in need.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

In court, he said he had always run an honest business and did not intend to defraud his customers.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

The six additional defendants were charged with allegedly taking part in schemes to defraud government-funded housing and autism-services programs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

If this is done knowingly and with intent to defraud, this is an illegal con game.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos