defraud

Example Sentences

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The district attorney said the text messages would help prove “that intent to defraud, that intent to commit money laundering, this intent to violate our conflict of interest laws.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

There seemed to be a real hunger for some sense of justice for Cook, who did not defraud anyone.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2026

More than 90 defendants have been charged in schemes to defraud Minnesota’s various welfare programs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

In court, he said he had always run an honest business and did not intend to defraud his customers.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

Ned was unaware of the existence of these debts and believed the creditors were trying to defraud him—until they presented documents signed by the previous owner, H. H. Holmes.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson