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Outside of a few exceptions, substantial shares of college students in all disciplines have copped to ChatGPT-ing their way through school.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

I could have copped it for a couple of days but it went on for five days.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

Since Headingley I have copped a lot of stick from the crowds, with England fans asking me what happened to my 5-0 prediction at the start of the summer.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2023

The list is of course confidential, though a few recognizable names — Terrell Owens, Cheryl Tiegs, Hoda Kotb and Bode Miller — have copped to being members at one point.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2022

Seems you have copped out his best girl, the only one he ever cared a red cent for.

From The Trail of '98 A Northland Romance by Service, Robert W. (Robert William)