collusion

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France has vowed to abandon the so‑called "Francafrique" strategy, under which Paris sought to keep francophone Africa under its thumb through political collusion, exclusive access for French businesses and oblique financial deals, including graft.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

In early February, Mohammadi was sentenced by a Revolutionary Court to an additional seven-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted of "gathering and collusion" and "propaganda activities", her lawyer said.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Charges of corporate collusion and conspiracy are central to both cases.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Other municipalities, too, have filed lawsuits alleging collusion among fire-engine makers, including the city of La Crosse, Wis., and Augusta, Maine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

It’s especially interesting to note that by the two wrestlers’ second subsequent meeting, the win percentages revert to the expected level of about 50 percent, suggesting that the collusion spans only two matches.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt