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bribe

[brahyb] / braɪb /




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The $100,000 bribe prosecutors say he agreed to is the equivalent of $384 for someone making $100,000 a year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

In that case, Adani was accused of having participated in an estimated $250 million scheme to bribe Indian officials for lucrative solar energy supply contracts.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The indictment against Bezalel Zini also accuses him of fraud, receiving a bribe, and tax offences.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

He added, “How can it not be equated with currying favor or an outright bribe? How can that not be the case?”

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

My sister could never resist a good bribe.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram




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