embezzle

Example Sentences

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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

It was this capricious and wilful beauty who made poor Andrea break his word and embezzle the money King Francis had given him to spend for works of art.

From Castilian Days by Hay, John