Example Sentences

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He repeatedly stiffs contractors and vendors and his namesake company was convicted of tax fraud just last month.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2022

Let’s say they’re stiffs and they’re stupid people, and they say, ‘Well, we really have no choice.’

From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 2022

That honor will always go to John Wooden, with his 10 national championships in an era when the tournament contained no stiffs, but only conference champions.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2022

Iceland has achieved the holy grail for working stiffs: same pay for shorter hours.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 6, 2021

"Just between ourselves, Blore, and taking into account that we'll probably both be a couple of stiffs before another day is out, you did indulge in that spot of perjury, I suppose?"

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie