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rigging

[rig-ing] / ˈrɪg ɪŋ /
NOUN
gear
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Fairley’s lawyer has declined to comment on the college-basketball rigging accusations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

A spokesman for the U.S. attorney’s office in Los Angeles said there was no overlap between the D.A.’s election rigging case and the bribery case against Galvan.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2026

Franglen's creations included a long-necked lute, similar to a Turkish saz, with strings that represent the rigging of the Wind Traders' ship.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

His wife is also in custody and on trial on charges including bribery, stock-market rigging, and accepting luxury gifts worth more than $50,000.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

“If we cut down the rigging and use the ropes to pull her, I think we can do it.”

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray




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