corruption
Example Sentences
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“We’re not going to tolerate this kind of corruption in California.”
Still, critics of the administration see the trades as evidence of corruption.
From Barron's
His promise of change resonated with an electorate that was angry at corruption, nepotism and elite rule.
From BBC
Senegal's government responded by calling for an investigation into "suspected corruption" at Caf, a claim rebuffed by the governing body's president, Patrice Motsepe, who has been at pains to point out the appeal board's independence.
From BBC
As prime minister, he charted a pragmatic economic course and sought to stamp out corruption.
From Barron's
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