nepotism

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His promise of change resonated with an electorate that was angry at corruption, nepotism and elite rule.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

On the upside, there is obvious nepotism: Managers may favor their romantic partners when handing out raises, bonuses or promotions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

Still, Rahman's career has been dogged by allegations of nepotism and mismanagement.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

Still, Whitaker wasn’t hesitant to play with the trope of a rich L.A. kid benefiting from nepotism.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

Zeitoun was convinced Ahmad was treating him a bit more roughly than the others, to compensate for any suspicions of nepotism, but he didn’t mind.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers