shady
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Romanée-Conti’s high demand and hefty price has also motivated thieves and counterfeiters, helping to foster a black market for rare spirits, where shady dealers and covetous buyers are willing to ignore a bottle’s provenance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
“It seemed a bit shady from the start,” said a person familiar with the negotiations.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
“All the typewriters were stolen; you couldn’t work for a more shady person,” he told the podcast.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
In 2026, Didi still grows the best flowers, shady trees and chases squirrels away from her yard.
From Salon • May 9, 2026
One minute, Lolo and I are pedaling home from El Caribe on the shady side of the street, and the next minute he’s gone.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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