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corruption

[kuh-ruhp-shuhn] / kəˈrʌp ʃən /




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Over the last two decades, Chinese football has been plagued with a funding crisis and widespread corruption which have resulted in lifetime bans for some players, referees and club officials.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The 2010 competition would later be tainted by a corruption scandal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Right now, corruption and accountability are particularly salient for both voters and lawmakers.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

The conditions under which the 2014 contract was awarded were the subject of a wide-ranging investigation in Brazil over suspicions that corruption influenced the decision to opt for the Swedish plane over the French-made Rafale.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

My dear countrymen, the aim of the Revolutionary Council is to establish a nation free from corruption and internal strife.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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