bribe
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According to the indictment, Rozier agreed to reduce the alleged bribe to $70,000 to cover those losses.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
In the lower court ruling, one of the handbags was not recognised as a bribe because it had been gifted to Kim before her husband's presidential inauguration.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
"I can state categorically that at no point did I ask for, take or receive a bribe of any sort from these persons and did not abuse my office," Alison-Madueke told the court.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Samantha’s father hires Nana away from her grimy pub-cleaning job to answer the phone at his taxi service: a good-hearted gesture or a bribe to keep her and Janey quiet?
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
I was just about to push open the library door with my foot when the master said, “Compliments of His Majesty, gentleman. There’s enough money here to bribe half of the rebel army.”
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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