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After 10 seconds, “Veridis Quo” fades, and the episode cuts from black to Henry and Yasmin privately assessing their next moves, analyzing how they were suckered by Whitney’s predatory charms.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

I imagined them recounting stories of the various customers they had suckered during the day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

Bethell was pushed back by O'Rourke and suckered into a drive to be caught at point.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2024

Jarmond was suckered by Kelly, and he can’t afford to be suckered again, so, for his sake, this better work.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2024

This—along with keeping her maiden name, Jackson, rather than calling herself Mrs. Ugliano—was proof that she wasn’t totally suckered by Gabe.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan