fly-by-night

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According to a federal complaint, 27-year-old Abdinajib Hassan Yussuf set up a fly-by-night autism center claiming to provide one-on-one therapy for autistic children.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Some are on fly-by-night commercial websites that reveal little information about who runs them or the technology they’re based on.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024

Experts say the problem is fueled by the ease of setting up a fly-by-night operation online to move goods.

From Washington Times • Jan. 1, 2024

But she doesn’t consider Chaudhari’s team to be like other fly-by-night investors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2023

And, God knows, Will had plenty of experience with fly-by-night ideas.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck