bribe

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

From Salon

Many other men are either in hiding or have paid bribes to flee the country illegally.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2023, she was formally charged with accepting bribes, which she has denied.

From Barron's

A former Nigerian oil minister accused of corruption did not request or receive bribes from industry insiders, a court in London has heard.

From BBC

A Nigerian oil minister went on "extravagant and excessive" spending sprees at high-end London stores with money from bribes by industry insiders, a London court has heard.

From BBC