corrupting

Example Sentences

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Reasonable people will go in circles forever about whether specific cases are proof of the industry’s maturity or proof of its corrupting effect.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

As in ancient Athens, those most vocal about the need to protect children from corrupting influences insist that such drastic measures constitute a defense of rather than an attack on democratic values and social cohesion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

When troublemaker Arlene moves in across the street to live with her father, Maria falls helplessly under her corrupting influence.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

But the judge said Bembridge had a public role and had failed to carry out his duties on behalf of the King for a corrupting motive.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

The same thing happened to those emperors who came to power from being private citizens by corrupting the soldiers.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli