sleaze
Example Sentences
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Fighting sleaze is a priority for Kyiv as it seeks membership of the European Union and tries to strengthen state institutions following Russia's invasion last year.
From Reuters
At the time, Mr Johnson came in for criticism from many of his own MPs about being told to back Mr Paterson, amid Labour accusations of "sleaze".
From BBC
“The system causes more harm than good by giving a veil of legitimacy to the rampant cronyism, sleaze and dodgy lobbying that is polluting our democracy under Boris Johnson and the Conservatives,” Rayner said.
From Seattle Times
Although many wealthy and middle-class South Africans were overjoyed when Zuma was ousted after multiple sleaze and graft allegations, he still retains loyal followings in KwaZulu-Natal and some poor, rural areas.
From Reuters
The state’s response to Zuma’s latest act of defiance -- after years of allegations about corruption and sleaze -- has been seen as a test of post-apartheid South Africa’s ability to implement the rule of law.
From Reuters
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