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nepotism

[nep-uh-tiz-uhm] / ˈnɛp əˌtɪz əm /


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"Anti-corruption and an end to appointments on the basis of political affiliation and nepotism are our key demands. If we have to fight against our own party regarding this, we will do so."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

From flagrant noncompete bids to overextended “emergency” contracts and open markets of fraud and nepotism, the disarray of New York City’s social services harms everyone and benefits few.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 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