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sketchy

[skech-ee] / ˈskɛtʃ i /


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In comments on the Times article, some Platner supporters declared that his sketchy past, including the Fifield allegations, makes him seem more like a man of the people.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Security, because that same encrypted tunnel makes you a much harder target on sketchy coffee-shop Wi-Fi, hotel networks, or any connection you can’t actually trust.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

If your sketchy adviser suggested paying the tax for the conversion out of the $1 million itself, I’d raise another red flag.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

The two sides are currently negotiating the final text of a broader bilateral deal, but further details of the negotiations remain sketchy.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

We fly past yet another highway exit, this one featuring just two gas stations and a sketchy motel.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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