slush fund
Example Sentences
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On Aug. 1, federal prosecutors filing a legal brief alleging that taxpayer funds from the county went into a slush fund held by a shell company to help pay for its illegal activities.
From Los Angeles Times
The county has sued the foundation, accusing it of using the Fire Department’s logo and lifesaving work to collect donations and then operating a personal “slush fund.”
From Los Angeles Times
The department said the payments were funded by a slush fund the executives created by inflating the cost of the voting machines.
From Los Angeles Times
“Instead of looking out for shareholders, the defendant allegedly treated the company as his personal slush fund, in violation of federal law,” U.S.
From Los Angeles Times
The money received from the long-term practice is alleged to have gone into unmonitored slush funds.
From Seattle Times
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