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corrupt

[kuh-ruhpt] / kəˈrʌpt /






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Malta is maybe a little corrupt and the deliverables show up.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

Somewhere in your thoughts you’ll understand how weird, wild and corrupt the world of chess can be.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Haimbe’s comments came after the then-U.S. ambassador in Lusaka, Michael Gonzales, accused Zambian officials of being corrupt and nonresponsive to American overtures.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

"For us, getting the convict to serve his jail terms is extremely important in view of the seriousness with which we are tackling corrupt practices," he said.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

They had worked hard to eradicate customs that had begun to corrupt their society, banning even seemingly benign diversions such as a gaming machine, a simple gambling device that spit out candy to its winners.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry




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