fly-by-night
Example Sentences
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Anybody who might have assumed that “Rust” was some fly-by-night exploitation flick should know that its bones are very much that of a moody indie with a heart and a conscience.
From Los Angeles Times
“I hired this fly-by-night team who set up the balloon in this wooded area,” Levine said.
From Seattle Times
Some are on fly-by-night commercial websites that reveal little information about who runs them or the technology they’re based on.
From Seattle Times
There are just too many fly-by-night operations that either treat your personal data carelessly or, in some cases, just steal it.
From Seattle Times
When he announced the measures, DeWine said they would ensure safe treatment and make it impossible to operate “fly-by-night” clinics.
From Seattle Times
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