cheat on
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They were like high-school students trying to hack into the textbook company to cheat on their final exam.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Manchester City footballer Ruben Dias has confirmed his break-up with Love Island presenter Maya Jama, but insisted he did not cheat on her during their relationship.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
Clear-eyed hindsight shows that Sullivan didn’t deliberately cheat on her boyfriend, though.
From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2026
“I don’t know what he was using them for, but he has been known for trying to cheat on schoolwork and stuff,” she said.
From Slate ● Feb. 12, 2026
So right after the first bite of enchilada you say: Dad, did you cheat on Mom or something?
From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander
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