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embezzle

[em-bez-uhl] / ɛmˈbɛz əl /


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EDINBURGH—A political operative’s yearslong scheme to embezzle party funds has become a source of anger and embarrassment in Scotland, but not entirely for the reasons you might think.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

They accused several people of orchestrating a scheme to embezzle money in Ukraine's energy sector, including at the national nuclear opertor Energoatom.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

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

In return they were always trying to beg or embezzle the treasure of the king at Susa.

From A Review of the Systems of Ethics Founded on the Theory of Evolution by Williams, C. M.




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