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snitch

[snich] / snɪtʃ /






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“LinkedIn’s low-key a snitch for that,” Istomin said about the alerts.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

He has since retired from the public defender’s office, but continues to practice law and represents defendants affected by the snitch scandal.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 29, 2025

Think twice before becoming the snitch that stole Christmas.

From MarketWatch Dec. 24, 2025

There is something about a healthy personality that feels repelled by a snoop or a snitch.

From Salon Sep. 28, 2025

At first, neither of us talks too much; I guess no one wants to snitch.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist

To add to the Stasi effect, the tip line offers snitches anonymity.

From Salon Apr. 15, 2025

The emails appear designed to pit federal workers against one other, granting carrots to the snitches and wielding sticks over the silent.

From Slate Jan. 23, 2025

A known informant was placed next to Dekraai in the county jail, and Sanders’ motions trying to find out more about the informant revealed a systematic, illegal use of snitches in a slew of cases.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 4, 2023

Adora’s estranged daughter, Marsha, is a thief who hates snitches, patriotism, children, food and people who stand instead of walking on escalators.

From New York Times May 3, 2022

“How do we look like snitches? Do we have new clothes or good weapons? Are we too well fed?”

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline




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