corrupt
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The 2015 prosecutions of high-ranking soccer officials revealed the extent of corrupt practices relating to the sale of broadcast rights.
From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026
A US judge on Friday rejected a bid by two local residents to halt the fight on the grounds that the event was corrupt.
From Barron's • Jun. 14, 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
Thanks to Emilika, everyone in the building now thinks Danuta is my corrupt cousin from Bircza.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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