had cheated
- past perfect of cheat.
Example Sentences
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In a survey of over 500 seniors conducted by the student newspaper last year, 30% reported they had cheated on an assignment or exam.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
In January, after her daughter was deported, Mariela realized the fraudsters had cheated her out of more than $18,000 over three months.
From Salon ● May 2, 2026
Asked by Norwegian channel NRK on Tuesday to share his feelings after his bronze in the 20km individual, a teary Sturla Holm Laegreid broke down and admitted he had cheated on his girlfriend.
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026
Braxton: Although I had previously speculated that Chelsea was doomed because she felt she had cheated death twice during this vacation, I’m going to take a knee on any further predictions for now.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 16, 2025
The day before, we’d gone to the police station and I’d testified that the girl had cheated on Raymond.
From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus
