swindled
Example Sentences
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But voters weren’t about to get swindled again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
“You’ve called Hilton unethical and dishonest and said that he swindled his way into the Republican side,” Collins said, citing an article from the Atlantic.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
The government warned about the dangers of crypto and broke up several huge scam operations, including one that allegedly swindled nearly $400 million from thousands of investors.
From Barron's ● Feb. 15, 2026
They wanted to be a voice for the pet owners swindled by Britton, most of whom are still too traumatised and guilt-ridden to speak out, as well as a visible symbol of the community’s horror.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2024
In Philadelphia Holmes had swindled the Fidelity Mutual Life Association of nearly $10,000 by apparently faking the death of a policyholder, Ben Pitezel.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
