Certain
Certain adjective - Known but not named.
Shady
Shady adjective - Giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged.
Usage example: cited some shady statistics to back up his argument
Both words in one sentence
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When questioned by the Skywalker on certain shady points, they defend themselves by invoking the idea of how much is defined by one's own certain "point of view".
Source: Evil Counterpart / Film -
While the independence movement has connections with shady, selfish business interests from Earth and a certain sense of Deloyan superiority, there are a number of sympathetic characters in the Earth forces.
Source: Anime / Fang of the Sun Dougram -
It's also implied his goals led him to take certain shady shortcuts to get the wealth he needed to impress her quickly, and he's not quite as noble as he'd like to let on.
Source: Literature / The Great Gatsby
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