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cronyism

[kroh-nee-iz-uhm] / ˈkroʊ niˌɪz əm /


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The Pentagon was accused of cronyism last year when it awarded the company a contract to make drone engines for the Army.

From Salon May 31, 2026

In 2021, Zuma was sentenced to 15 months in jail after refusing to testify to a panel probing financial corruption and cronyism under his presidency.

From Barron's May 14, 2026

Balen’s emergence has given hope to many in a country that has been stifled by corruption and cronyism.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 8, 2026

But he fell out of favour following allegations of cronyism and corruption, which he denied.

From BBC Oct. 14, 2025

He relished the social aspect of his precinct duties but had always been put off by city hall cronyism.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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