bribe
Example Sentences
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Colbert described that as "a big fat bribe."
From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026
Fanatics uses these gatherings not to bribe or threaten their detractors into silence, but to educate them on the business.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 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
They will also tackle emergent and “hidden” forms of corruption, such as deferred bribe payments and “revolving doors” through which officials can move between public office and corporate jobs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026
We tried to bribe him with pizza, but it didn’t work.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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