corrupted

Example Sentences

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Then things start to get more corrupted, and money plays a huge role ... as it always has throughout human history.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

"Do not let yourselves be corrupted by temptations that waste your energies and do not serve the progress of society."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

"According to me and the majority of nations involved in this race, Canada corrupted everything that is meant to be fair and beautiful about our sport," she added.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

We would only do this if our goal was corrupted.

From Slate • Jan. 1, 2026

Ma’am, we don’t care at Easons.We’d rather lose large amounts than have the people of Limerick and Ireland corrupted by this filth.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt