corruption
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The waves of purges aimed at rooting out corruption and disloyalty have pushed many officials to focus on finding ways to please Beijing and avoid punishment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
A lack of building maintenance, water leaks, structural overloading, corruption regarding issuing of permits, as well as the overall chaotic state of affairs in much of government may also play a role.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026
Thousands of Kenyans took to the streets in June 2024 against economic hardship and corruption, eventually storming parliament to force the cancellation of new taxes.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
And we found that companies with more Epstein-connected directors experienced much worse governance over time – measured through negative media attention about executive misconduct, fraud and corruption.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026
There was something venal about his thin-lipped face; he had the air of a man to whom corruption was familiar.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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