as in to defraud
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But Brockman mostly maintained composure while explaining why his journals shouldn’t be viewed as a smoking gun proving that Musk was defrauded.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
5 May 2026 -
The network later crashed and burned when Jim was convicted in 1989 of defrauding supporters of his PTL ministry of more than $150 million, including a $265,000 payment to church secretary Hahn to keep quiet about their affair.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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My one qualm with the otherwise fantastic character development on this show is that Susie is getting shortchanged around every corner.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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There is simply no justification for continuing to shortchange the very towns and cities that deliver services to our families every day.—
Jennifer Mahr,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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“Clean (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clean%20%28out%29. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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