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 unnamed tipster made that accusation to an APD economic crimes detective stationed at the stadium.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 12, 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
