malfeasance
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Readers weigh in on GLP-1 drugs, the Harold Alfond Foundation, saving for retirement, and congressional malfeasance.
From Barron's ● Aug. 8, 2026
The BBC understands Meah was later questioned by police on suspicion of malfeasance in public office but no further action was taken.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Any malfeasance should be punished, and the system should always strive to improve.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
“Elections should be free from fraud or any other malfeasance that subverts the will of the people,” she added.
From Salon ● Mar. 3, 2026
On the other hand, if the intentions of the merchant were not honorable, you’d better believe that she’d be heading in their direction to inform them of their malfeasance and impropriety.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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