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embezzle

[em-bez-uhl] / ɛmˈbɛz əl /


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The wife of Ali Bongo, whose family ruled the central African country with an iron fist for 55 years, had been accused of manipulating her husband to embezzle taxpayers' money.

From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025

Federal prosecutors allege Navarro set up a sham charity, called the United Latino Foundation, to embezzle money for his personal use.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2025

Some plots intended to embezzle funds and defraud unions and employee benefit plans, officials say.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2023

Vows: After her ex-husband used her identity to embezzle money, she swore never to marry again.

From New York Times • Jul. 9, 2023

Women might elope, men embezzle, dynasties fall, ministries change, or public faith be broken, and they viewed the result, if indeed they noted it, with absolute composure.

From Princess by McClelland, M. G. (Mary Greenway)




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