cheated

Example Sentences

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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

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

Dabaie was asked by CNN whether the congressman’s comments can be construed as acknowledging that he cheated on his wife, while denying doing anything illegal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Medvedev, who goes on to play Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals, said he did not feel "good" about the incident but denied he had cheated.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

When this man answered, my voice was rather quivery because John was watching with his X-ray eyes and I think he knew I had cheated a bit.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel