blow the whistle on

Example Sentences

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Instead, eight months later, Smith filed his own lawsuit against the city, alleging he faced retaliation for trying to blow the whistle on a range of misconduct within the LAPD.

From Los Angeles Times

The BBC's undercover reporter repeatedly filmed officers revelling in the use of force, revealing a culture of confidence and trust that colleagues would not blow the whistle on them.

From BBC

They urged him to appeal, to blow the whistle on the whole plot.

From BBC

It “would safeguard the rights of federal employees who blow the whistle on violations of laws, including by their supervisors,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

“This appears to be another attempt by the Senator to retaliate against Mr. Condit and cause him and his family further harm for daring to stand up to her and blow the whistle on the Senator’s misconduct,” wrote Arya Rhodes, an attorney on the case.

From Los Angeles Times