bribe

Example Sentences

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By 2004, he had a falling-out with the government led by the late socialist firebrand Hugo Chávez, whose oil czar, Sargeant said, tried shaking him down for a bribe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

He added, “How can it not be equated with currying favor or an outright bribe? How can that not be the case?”

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

Brooklyn also alleged that his parents had "repeatedly pressured and attempted to bribe me into signing away the rights to my name", weeks before the ceremony.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

He and his wife Carla Bruni face another possible trial over allegations that they tried to bribe a key prosecution witness in the Libya campaign financing case with the help of a paparazzi boss.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

Xaro was not himself of the Purebom, but he had told her whom to bribe and how much to offer.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin