Example Sentences

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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

Politico also reported that for his legal services, Kise will be paid by Trump, who regularly stiffs lawyers and business partners when it comes time to sign off on the bill.

From Salon • Aug. 30, 2022

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

From Seattle Times • Jul. 6, 2021

They’ve been replaced by working stiffs with piles of debt who, quite understandably, just want to make a quick buck.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2020

"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