fraudulently
Americanadverb
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A civil servant accused of fraudulently juggling multiple government jobs says he was ''surprised'' to have been charged with fraud.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
He is accused of fraudulently earning more than £284,000.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
“When fraudsters benefit financially from their crimes, they are required to report their income—whether honestly or fraudulently obtained—to the IRS and pay appropriate income tax,” McDonald said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
Rush fraudulently obtained $193 million through his scheme, they said, and used it to purchase gold bars, Rolex watches, jewelry, vehicles and luxury properties in Florida.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
Clodius was the son-in-law of Lælius, and fraudulently appropriated, it is said, a grammatical work, written by his distinguished relative, which shows the honour and credit by this time attached to such pursuits at Rome.
From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by John Dunlop
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