cheat on
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Though her professors warned against using it to cheat on assignments, she wasn’t tempted.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 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
Ninety-six people were prosecuted for attempting to cheat on driving tests or impersonate candidates in the 12 months to September last year.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026
He didn’t cheat on his girlfriend like Nick, or spread computer viruses just for fun like Aurora.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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