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corruption

[kuh-ruhp-shuhn] / kəˈrʌp ʃən /




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He proposed setting up an investigative police force to tackle insecurity and corruption.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

De la Espriella would be an unusual steward to beat back gangs and root out corruption, as he’s promised to do with the help of the Trump administration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

An investigation into alleged police corruption in South Africa has had the nation captivated - much like the second season of a successful Netflix crime drama.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

A former Jack Smith prosecutor and a veteran corruption reporter map the vectors for lawlessness that many have missed.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

She watched them clean and gut it and build a cookfire on the far side of the stream, and the smell of cooking meat mingled queerly with the stench of corruption.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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