cheated

Example Sentences

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Last week, the Malaysian police said they have received 28 reports from individuals claiming they had been cheated while trying to secure tickets.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

In a survey of over 500 seniors conducted by the student newspaper last year, 30% reported they had cheated on an assignment or exam.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

She assumed this was the only way of being in a relationship and ended up "in quite a few unhealthy relationships where I was cheated on a lot".

From BBC • May 5, 2026

In January, after her daughter was deported, Mariela realized the fraudsters had cheated her out of more than $18,000 over three months.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

That a single bond trader might be paid $47 million a year and feel cheated.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis