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wrongdoing

[rawng-doo-ing, -doo-, rong-] / ˈrɔŋˌdu ɪŋ, -ˈdu-, ˈrɒŋ- /


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His parents denied any wrongdoing in an interview with ABC10 News and said the family does not hold hateful beliefs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

He is identified in court documents as an uncle; there is no suggestion of wrongdoing on his part.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

He denied wrongdoing and was pardoned in 2022.

From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2026

Both health systems, which previously received subpoenas for patient information, have denied wrongdoing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Any material that advocates democracy, exposes wrongdoing by the Japanese military, or contains anti-Japanese sentiment is confiscated.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

This, of course, has its own nuances — a case-by-case basis depending on the severity of the artist’s wrongdoings — but being a functional adult means learning to measure your own integrity.

From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026

The province wants to use the court system to "ensure that British Columbians are not left bearing the costs of corporate wrongdoings."

From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026

He has blasted casino executives on X for alleged wrongdoings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026

Consolidated litigation can make it easier for plaintiffs to prove the wrongdoings they allege are systemic, experts said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2025

Suddenly I felt the urge to admit all my wrongdoings.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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