corrupted

Example Sentences

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Then things start to get more corrupted, and money plays a huge role ... as it always has throughout human history.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

"Do not let yourselves be corrupted by temptations that waste your energies and do not serve the progress of society."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

"According to me and the majority of nations involved in this race, Canada corrupted everything that is meant to be fair and beautiful about our sport," she added.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

In fact, the creature possesses an instinctive benevolence, which is corrupted by rejection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

The experiment seemed to demonstrate the way even seemingly decent people could be corrupted by undue authority.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover