scandal
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The scandal has been described as one of the widest miscarriages of justice in the British legal history.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The June 2026 election has been dominated by a down-to-the-wire governor’s race that has been filled with drama, scandal and much national attention.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Several construction firm owners, government officials and politicians have been accused of pocketing funds from the projects, but this is the first time a sitting lawmaker was arrested over the scandal.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
In fact, he’s constantly mired in scandal, shame and disgrace, and has been his entire life.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
The scandal of her child was forgotten; there had been more recent disgraces—a woman who took up with her sister s husband, a fisherman who was caught stealing from his own brother.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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