scandal

Example Sentences

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It comes as No 10's former communications director warned the disclosure of private messages could drag more public figures into the scandal.

From BBC

The LDP was kicked out of power for the first time in 1993, after a corruption scandal and Japan's 1980s asset bubble burst dramatically.

From Barron's

When Brazilian businessman Daniel Vorcaro was arrested last year over what may be the country's biggest ever banking fraud scandal, he boasted to police that he had friends in high places.

From Barron's

“Wouldn’t that be a scandal! Leaving your pa alone with all this work. Leaving the farm to go to rack and ruin.”

From Literature

An alleged comment made by Scotland's former chief nursing officer about families affected by a hospital infection scandal being offered a trip to Disneyland has been described as "shameful" in parliament.

From BBC