collusion

France has vowed to abandon the so‑called "Francafrique" strategy, under which Paris sought to keep francophone Africa under its thumb through political collusion, exclusive access for French businesses and oblique financial deals, including graft.

From Barron's ● May 10, 2026

Real-estate deals in the region are often marked by corruption and collusion between officials and business interests, according to several nonprofits and international organisations.

From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026

Charges of corporate collusion and conspiracy are central to both cases.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026

Other municipalities, too, have filed lawsuits alleging collusion among fire-engine makers, including the city of La Crosse, Wis., and Augusta, Maine.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026

This idea hangs between us, almost visible, almost palpable: heavy, formless, dark; collusion of a sort, betrayal of a sort.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood

He and Esper seem to have boosted each other’s morale through daily pep talks and whatever collusions they could manage.

From Slate ● Aug. 9, 2022

Furthermore, since the computer can react much more quickly, even sudden collusions will mostly be avoided entirely.

From New York Times ● Nov. 7, 2017

“I have had no contacts or collusions with the Russians,” he said.

From The Guardian ● May 19, 2017

To determine this, Dr Grimes analysed data from three genuine collusions.

From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2016

For the past year the collector, naval officer, and surveyor of New York have entertained suspicions that fraudulent collusions with some of the customs officers existed.

From Great Fortunes from Railroads by Gustavus Myers