defrauded
Example Sentences
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But when older Americans are defrauded, they tend to lose more money — much more.
From MarketWatch ● May 22, 2026
It wasn’t until the next day that the victim and his spouse began to believe they had been defrauded and reached out to Ventura police.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
The Justice Department alleges that the civil-rights organization, which targets extremist groups, defrauded donors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Prosecutors allege that Pildes defrauded tens of thousands of people and small business owners who participated in the event from 2019 to April 2026.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
The state racing board, tired of the whole mess, realized that the race’s nonbetting status gave them an out because the public had not been defrauded.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
