corruption
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An investigation into alleged police corruption in South Africa has had the nation captivated - much like the second season of a successful Netflix crime drama.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Brock said he would use some of the money to bankroll another attempt at running for state office, hoping to leverage political power “against corruption and fraud.”
From Slate • May 28, 2026
Rather, it’s a pragmatic game of connecting the dots, revealing a damning picture of widespread corruption.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
Which it did, through a combination of on-field shenanigans, off-field corruption and undeniable footballing brilliance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
"I saw the queues, the shortages, the filthiness of public lavatories, the bureaucracy, the corruption, the red tape, the rudeness of officials, the impossibility of obtaining redress when one had a complaint," he remembered.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
Vocabulary lists containing corruption
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