con man
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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In Hays: “Paper Moon,” a film about a Depression-era con man played by Ryan O’Neal and his little girl, was shot in black and white throughout Ellis County.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
After he pitched 2⅔ scoreless innings to win the game and the World Series championship for the Dodgers, the gamesmanship had been transformed into greatness, and the con man had become a hero.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 15, 2026
This is precisely what a con man would say to a mark.
From Salon ● Dec. 21, 2025
What kind of con artist cons the con man into thinking he believes this bile.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2025
But maybe, I thought, she won’t wind up swindled by a con man someday because of having known me.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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