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wrongdoing

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


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Walter and his firm have denied any wrongdoing.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

Parliament's standards watchdog has not confirmed whether it is investigating this, but Farage has said there was "no wrongdoing", he followed the rules, and he is considering legal action against the paper.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

On Wednesday, Prentice had called his alleged wrongdoing "an aberration" and vowed a thorough and transparent investigation, while insisting it should not be used "to cast aspersions" on other academics from ethnic minority backgrounds.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

Miller denies any wrongdoing, claims his ex-wife has struggled with “significant mental health challenges,” and has accused his former father-in-law of spreading “lies.”

From Slate Aug. 10, 2026

As Scythe Curie had promised, Citra had been cleared of any wrongdoing.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

The province wants to use the court system to "ensure that British Columbians are not left bearing the costs of corporate wrongdoings."

From Barron's Jul. 7, 2026

He has blasted casino executives on X for alleged wrongdoings.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 20, 2026

Wasserman, 51, has not been linked to any of Epstein’s wrongdoings or accused of any crimes.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 11, 2026

Rivers said he told Mangione what he perceived, which was, “Mainstream media and traditional TV news focused on the crime, whereas people on social media were talking about wrongdoings, potential wrongdoings in the healthcare industry.”

From Salon Dec. 11, 2025

He wanted to appear cleansed of any past wrongdoings.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart




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