illegitimate business
Example Sentences
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All of these corrupt activities fell in line and conformed with a wide array of his other scams from a lifelong pattern of mixing legitimate and illegitimate business transactions.
From Salon • Dec. 8, 2023
As for any potential illegitimate business practices on the part of Beijing, there are better safeguards.
From Washington Times • Oct. 29, 2019
Up to 20 people per day arrive saying they were called to provide electrical, plumbing, tree-trimming, and towing services, according to Gilmore, who said some are seeking illegitimate business.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2019
Is there some kind of illegitimate business being conducted?
From New York Times • Oct. 20, 2014
Only a crook comes with a bag of gold to talk illegitimate business with an honest man.
From Cappy Ricks Retires by Kyne, Peter B. (Peter Bernard)
