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wrongdoing

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


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“There’s never been any intentional wrongdoing by the companies.”

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The two officers were later cleared of criminal wrongdoing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

There is no suggestion in the NAO report of any wrongdoing by Mountbatten-Windsor.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Just as a candidate’s past can offer hints on how he’ll serve in office, it is also telling to watch how he reacts to revelations of wrongdoing.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

In some states, such as Ohio, as many as 90 percent of children charged with criminal wrongdoing are not represented by a lawyer.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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