nepotism

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"Anti-corruption and an end to appointments on the basis of political affiliation and nepotism are our key demands. If we have to fight against our own party regarding this, we will do so."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

On the upside, there is obvious nepotism: Managers may favor their romantic partners when handing out raises, bonuses or promotions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

Still, Rahman's career has been dogged by allegations of nepotism and mismanagement.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

Rosenthal noted that to avoid the appearance of nepotism, he never suggested his wife for the role of Amy.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

Zeitoun was convinced Ahmad was treating him a bit more roughly than the others, to compensate for any suspicions of nepotism, but he didn’t mind.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers