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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 then allegedly resorted to bribery, an attempt that the commissioner—who was secretly cooperating with the Federal Bureau of Investigation—caught on camera.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

“I know what a phone is for. And I know what bribery is for too. My room is worth way more.”

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali




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