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

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

But that dinner, more than anything else, adds a hardened glaze of insult to Megan’s allegation that Thompson cheated on her.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 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

“I cheated on my Oriental Civilization exam in college,” he said.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri