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embezzle

[em-bez-uhl] / ɛmˈbɛz əl /


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During the appeal trial, she denied that the RN had any system to embezzle European Parliament funds and has said her party acted in "complete good faith".

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

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

Vance urges the War Department to interdict speculation on the part of officers of the government and army, as it tempts them to embezzle the public funds, enhances prices, and enrages the community.

From A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital by Jones, John Beauchamp




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