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wrongdoing

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


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Sheinbaum has arrested dozens of local officials accused of wrongdoing, including some affiliated with Morena.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Just as a candidate’s past can offer hints on how he’ll serve in office, it is also telling to watch how he reacts to revelations of wrongdoing.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Cook has denied wrongdoing and hasn’t been charged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

But is it not possible that if their concerns on that issue had been taken more seriously, detailed investigation might have exposed wrongdoing?

From BBC • May 31, 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




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