embezzle
Example Sentences
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In both scenarios Ukrainians are the victims—but there’s no suggestion that Western funds were embezzled.
Anthony Williams had embezzled more than £5m from the Metropolitan Police, his title was bought, and he was jailed when his double life was eventually exposed.
From BBC
The crime of sedition has since been removed from the penal code but Mr Puigdemont is still accused of disobedience and embezzling public funds, and others have faced similar allegations.
From BBC
She is helping coordinate a protest movement called “Mayotte is Thirsty” that is demanding accountability for alleged embezzling, leaks and lack of investment in sustainable water supplies.
From Seattle Times
Some plots intended to embezzle funds and defraud unions and employee benefit plans, officials say.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
