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wrongdoing

[rawng-doo-ing, -doo-, rong-] / ˈrɔŋˌdu ɪŋ, -ˈdu-, ˈrɒŋ- /


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One minister told the BBC that any wrongdoing should be dealt with by the appropriate authorities.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Swalwell has denied any wrongdoing in the matter, and a release of records from that investigation now would be unusual.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Applied Behavior Center settled federal civil fraud allegations over billing issues just three years ago without admitting wrongdoing, the Justice Department announced at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Earlier this month, a federal judge quashed the subpoenas after a prosecutor acknowledged no evidence of wrongdoing had been found, but U.S.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Suppose a citizen leaks information that exposes government wrongdoing, but breaks the law in doing so.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin