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bribery

[brahy-buh-ree] / ˈbraɪ bə ri /


NOUN
payola
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His son: the man who would later become tangled up in a huge corruption and bribery scandal that would last the next 10 years.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The 83-year-old is standing trial on bribery and other charges while in custody, although she has been temporarily released to hospital for medical treatment.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

A South Korean appeals court increased the corruption sentence for former first lady Kim Keon Hee on Tuesday to four years in jail after finding her guilty of stock manipulation and bribery.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

The U.S.-Mexico trade pact “requires our governments to criminalize bribery and corruption and enforce codes of conduct for public officials,” the ambassador noted as he closed his remarks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

During this visit Emma discovered that bribery was a good way to get a child to do what you wanted.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman




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