cronyism

Example Sentences

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Balen’s emergence has given hope to many in a country that has been stifled by corruption and cronyism.

From The Wall Street Journal

Balen’s success has been a hopeful counterpoint in a country that many Nepalis see as rife with corruption and cronyism, allowing only the well-connected to flourish, while ordinary people are shut out.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jacob Zuma was sentenced to 15 months in jail after refusing to testify to a panel probing financial corruption and cronyism under his presidency.

From Barron's

“The rule of law cannot be carried out if it depends on cronyism,” said Virginia Canter, a former government ethics lawyer who served in the administrations of both parties.

From Salon

He vowed to institute reforms and clean up deeply entrenched corruption and cronyism.

From Los Angeles Times