corrupt
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Somewhere in your thoughts you’ll understand how weird, wild and corrupt the world of chess can be.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Hoover was competent and corrupt, famously controlling the FBI with an iron fist.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
Clay’s nemesis, President Andrew Jackson, regarded a federal road project as wasteful, potentially corrupt and even unconstitutional.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
He called CNN's bosses "corrupt or incompetent" and said they should not be entrusted to run the network.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
“I live here! You terrible girl corrupt my friend!”
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
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