bilked

Example Sentences

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Bilked settlers have no water on their land, while a cattle baron and his brother do.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2020

Bilked out of his earnings by a former promoter, he has toiled in a Pittsburgh shipyard until the call comes to get back in the ring.

From New York Times • Dec. 24, 2013

Bilked of his target, Captain Snow madly tore at the grass and scattered dust.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

When they found that it did not contain any Dark Skies or Headstones, they felt that they had been Bilked out of $1.50 each.

From More Fables by Ade, George

Bilked you were, guvner, and I don't mind sayin' so, but busness is busness, and five poun' ten ain't to be picked up every day.

From My Strangest Case by Boothby, Guy