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murky

[mur-kee] / ˈmɜr ki /


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Caruana Galizia had exposed corruption at the highest level in the country, shining a spotlight on murky links between Malta's business and political elites.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

The murky nature of these posts also makes it harder to reach clarity.

From Slate • Jun. 27, 2026

Despite the passage of time, even the basic lore behind Juneteenth is still murky, and feverishly debated.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

Transit through the Strait of Hormuz, which was the conduit for about a fifth of the world’s supply of crude and crude products such as diesel and gasoline before the war, remains murky.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

A swamp beast covered in horns peers up at us through the murky water.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston




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