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as in difficult
requiring exceptional skill or caution in performance or handling
getting the trade unions to go along with the agreement will be a rather dodgy piece of work
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as in cunning
clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means
needed a dodgy barrister to get him acquitted of the charge
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as in questionable
giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged
the authenticity of the "lost" Shakespearean sonnet was more than a little dodgy
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Recent Examples of dodgy
Casey was the head of secret intelligence for Europe in the Office of Strategic Services, the precursor to the CIA, during World War II, and for the rest of his life maintained a broad network of contacts among the spies and dodgy arms dealers of the world.
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2024
Derivatives built on these dodgy securities multiplied the breadth and depth of exposure to the toxic mix, and when the day of reckoning finally arrived, the entire economy was affected.
—Alan S. Blinder, Foreign Affairs, 16 Feb. 2015
There are plenty of examples of dodgy accounting among Chinese companies, too.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2024
If the Yankees’ pursuit of a 28th title may be imperiled by a dodgy bullpen and miserable offensive showings at short and in left field, the odds favor New York securing one of the AL’s two postseason byes.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Sep. 2024
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2024
Derivatives built on these dodgy securities multiplied the breadth and depth of exposure to the toxic mix, and when the day of reckoning finally arrived, the entire economy was affected.
—Alan S. Blinder, Foreign Affairs, 16 Feb. 2015
There are plenty of examples of dodgy accounting among Chinese companies, too.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2024
If the Yankees’ pursuit of a 28th title may be imperiled by a dodgy bullpen and miserable offensive showings at short and in left field, the odds favor New York securing one of the AL’s two postseason byes.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 22 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dodgy
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The melodic lines, particularly for brass, are very difficult to navigate.Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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High frequencies are more difficult to block out than other tones, as high-end noise-cancelling headphones from Apple, Bose, and Sony perform similarly.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Streaming on Netflix netflix Agatha All Along Headed up by WandaVision showrunner Jac Schaeffer, Agatha All Along revisits the nosey neighbor and titular cunning witch (played deliciously by Kathryn Hahn) as she’s knocked out of her trance and seeks to regain her powers.Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2024
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Besides being cunning and highly opinionated, Paddy is also rather physically imposing.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2024
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Wide receiver Deebo Samuel (rib, oblique) and defensive end Nick Bosa (hip) also will suit up after being listed as questionable and limited in practice.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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What was new and different Friday was that Mack was listed as questionable to play Sunday for the Chargers (5-3) against the Tennessee Titans (2-6) because of a groin injury.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Nov. 2024
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Bosa confirmed Wednesday that playing through a hip injury last game was the toughest pain he’s endured in 5 1/2 seasons.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The Buffs need to find a way to grind out tough yards on the ground, especially late.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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The smallest monkey in the world, these cute critters weigh in at just over 4 ounces.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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This floor-through townhouse co-op has a lot of cute details, like the working brick fireplace and the skylights in the kitchen and bathroom.Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2024
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Legitimate news is widely regarded as fake, and dubious news is regarded as real.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Outside looking in The dubious distinction of being the first team outside the top 12 looking in belongs to No. 13 SMU, who are tied with Miami atop the ACC standings and still control their own destiny of playing their way into the bracket.David Close, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bhatia sees microdosing as an option for clients who come to her office with the goal of losing 20 pounds or less or patients who have proved to be sensitive to the side effects of GLP-1, which include nausea, constipation, lack of energy and diarrhea.Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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There was a certain amount of art that went into strategizing what information people had to be able to embody their characters, and know what their characters know without opening up any of the more sensitive material to people who didn’t need to know it.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Noon in the 1800 block of South Bascom Avenue: Someone stole the victim’s credit cards and cell phone and later made several fraudulent charges.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Cash App is expected to pay out up to $15 million in a settlement over two data security incidents and company practices around unauthorized account access and fraudulent transactions.Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Dodgy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dodgy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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