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bribery

[brahy-buh-ree] / ˈbraɪ bə ri /


NOUN
payola
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With both those countries forced to deny allegations of bribery, a World Cup in North America must have seemed much less risky, with stadium infrastructure already in place.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In 2023 he was impeached by the Republican-led state House of Representatives on charges of bribery, abuse of office and obstruction of justice.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

The new indictment adds charges of bribery in sporting contests and honest services wire fraud conspiracy to the existing two wire fraud charges he has faced since October.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Lindberg spent about 21 months in prison on his original conviction on the bribery charges, before he was freed on appeal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Talleyrand, they told each other, was neither so stupid nor so dishonorable to attempt bribery of the American peace delegation.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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