corruption
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For many Argentines, corruption ranks low among immediate concerns.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Ford captured this at the end of his piece: American progressivism emerged out of a rejection of corruption and self-dealing in the Gilded Age.
From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026
Blatant corruption, it seems, has become just another perk of the job.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026
The 93-year-old president won an eighth term last year in a disputed poll and his administration faces criticism over allegations of corruption, bad governance and a failure to tackle security.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Civil service reform in the late nineteenth century reduced patronage and corruption and introduced a merit system that allowed blacks to get a foot in the door.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
Vocabulary lists containing corruption
"The Crucible" -- Vocabulary from all 4 Acts
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"The Crucible" -- Vocabulary from Act 1
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