bribe
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The $100,000 bribe prosecutors say he agreed to is the equivalent of $384 for someone making $100,000 a year.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Federal prosecutors plan to bring further charges against Rozier, alleging that he "solicited and accepted a bribe," The New York Times reported.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
"I can state categorically that at no point did I ask for, take or receive a bribe of any sort from these persons and did not abuse my office," Alison-Madueke told the court.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Samantha’s father hires Nana away from her grimy pub-cleaning job to answer the phone at his taxi service: a good-hearted gesture or a bribe to keep her and Janey quiet?
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Meanwhile, Mother is raising money for a bribe that will get him some food, so five years and “life” won’t be the same sentence.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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