bribe

Example Sentences

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Colbert described that as "a big fat bribe."

From Barron's

A court has heard recordings of a former Nigerian oil minister allegedly confronting two oil tycoons from whom she is accused of accepting bribes, after their relationships had broken down.

From BBC

Fanatics uses these gatherings not to bribe or threaten their detractors into silence, but to educate them on the business.

From Los Angeles Times

She was unpopular from the get-go and soon embroiled in corruption allegations including accusations that she received Rolex watches and jewelry as bribes.

From Barron's

The investigation zeroed in on several guides with Chinese clients who were re-using tickets and entering the Louvre several times, while paying bribes to security staff to buy their compliance.

From Barron's