Example Sentences

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There’s even evidence that in extreme cases, more people are defrauding insurance companies to try to get cheaper coverage.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

“We will use every resource at the government’s disposal to act quickly to shut down these most despicable of scammers, whether they are defrauding consumers, committing identity theft, or delivering malware.”

From Washington Post • Mar. 22, 2020

“America is full of crooks who are defrauding the government and investors every day,” Mr. Morgan said.

From New York Times • Oct. 1, 2012

“They always have to have the last word, even though they know they are defrauding & deceiving the public.”

From Slate

It is only consistent with the topsy-turvey state of things at present existing, that a king and those who are defrauding him of his revenues should spend the night together.

From Long Live the King by Boothby, Guy