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corruption

[kuh-ruhp-shuhn] / kəˈrʌp ʃən /




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Ford captured this at the end of his piece: American progressivism emerged out of a rejection of corruption and self-dealing in the Gilded Age.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Officials have failed to halt pervasive fraud in the hospice industry despite promises of reforms five years ago after learning of widespread corruption that targeted vulnerable patients.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Blatant corruption, it seems, has become just another perk of the job.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

The 93-year-old president won an eighth term last year in a disputed poll and his administration faces criticism over allegations of corruption, bad governance and a failure to tackle security.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

It must be aware of the Scythedom’s petty bickering, and growing corruption, even though it has pledged noninterference.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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