fraud
Example Sentences
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Instead, it emboldened a new generation of fakers who saw the easy money he made off eager buyers and realized that others involved in the fraud weren’t held accountable.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
The city controller has no power over local policy, legislation or the city’s budget, but can often shed light on wasteful spending or fraud and pressure politicians by releasing audits and reports on city departments.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
That, combined with the dishonesty evidenced by the fraud convictions, resulted in the GMC viewing Hopper's conduct as "incompatible" with the medical profession, Dudley concluded.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
The initial litigation stemmed from allegations that Johnson was “running a fraud and extortion scheme” where he claimed to be a U.S. intelligence agent.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
“Very well. Cut to the chase I shall. That fraud Fred is skating on thin ice.”
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
Vocabulary lists containing fraud
A Web of Lies
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Smoke and Mirrors: The Lingo of Illusion and Deception
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