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bribery

[brahy-buh-ree] / ˈbraɪ bə ri /


NOUN
payola
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The November 2024 indictment in New York accused the industrialist and multiple subordinates of deliberately misleading international investors as part of a vast bribery scheme.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Meanwhile, oil industry executive Olatimbo Ayinde, 54, denies one count of bribery relating to Alison-Madueke and a separate count of bribery of a foreign public official.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 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

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

I should have come with my bribery coffee and a well-practiced story.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse




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