fraudulently
Americanadverb
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He fraudulently earned more than £284,000 of taxpayers' money.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 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
Federal authorities accused her Monday of fraudulently registering to vote in July 2006 and then lying about it in her naturalization paperwork in March 2026.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 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
That Brady refused to enter fines against these contractors when they failed to perform their service; that he fraudulently refused to impose these fines.
From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Legal by Robert Green Ingersoll
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