slush fund

Example Sentences

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After further reading, the corporation has been accused of running "a slush fund" - spending thousands on flip-flops and gig tickets as well as millions on a failed musical, all "while crying poverty".

From BBC

The Irish state broadcaster has been accused of running a "slush fund"

From BBC

The critics of Pentagon overspending quickly dubbed it that department's "slush fund."

From Salon

For some, it can even make it easier to line their own pockets through the use of "political action committees" that are basically slush funds.

From Salon

A Meta spokesperson provided a statement that said California’s policy would create a “slush fund” and the consolidation of the state’s news industry largely happened before Facebook became popular.

From Seattle Times