defraud
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Though the cases were not connected, officials said they adopted similar ways to defraud the medical system.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 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
The board was told questions had been asked about whether "there had been intent to defraud" but reassured "this was not the case and the situation had arisen due to human error".
From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026
The six additional defendants were charged with allegedly taking part in schemes to defraud government-funded housing and autism-services programs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025
If this is done knowingly and with intent to defraud, this is an illegal con game.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
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