graft
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Philippine police arrested a lawmaker on Monday over a multi-billion dollar graft scandal, making him the highest-ranking government official held in the case that caused mass protests in the country.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Low’s lavish lifestyle—partying with Hollywood stars and political rulers—turned him into a symbol of global graft when it was alleged he stole his fortune.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
You’ve done the hard graft at $14 an hour.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026
"I liked that the owners have a similar background to me - hard work, graft, underdogs nobody believed in - but they created a really successful business," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
All of the neighbors hoped that sudden wealth would not turn Kino’s head, would not make a rich man of him, would not graft onto him the evil limbs of greed and hatred and coldness.
From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck
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