bribery
noun
brib·ery
ˈbrī-b(ə-)rē 
plural briberies
: the act or practice of giving or taking a bribe
Examples of bribery in a Sentence
They were arrested on charges of bribery.
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Chinese authorities accused him of rape, kidnapping, bribery and other crimes, but Guo said those allegations were false.
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CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Angelique Lee, another Jackson City Council member, and Sherik Marve Smith, a relative of Owens, pleaded guilty to the federal bribery charges in 2024.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
An October 2024 indictment initially charged Owens with conspiracy, federal program bribery, wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements, according to the report.
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Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
They are charged with wire fraud conspiracy, bribery in sporting contests and money laundering conspiracy for allegedly bribing Beasley to manipulate his performance.
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Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
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CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Angelique Lee, another Jackson City Council member, and Sherik Marve Smith, a relative of Owens, pleaded guilty to the federal bribery charges in 2024.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
An October 2024 indictment initially charged Owens with conspiracy, federal program bribery, wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements, according to the report.
—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
They are charged with wire fraud conspiracy, bribery in sporting contests and money laundering conspiracy for allegedly bribing Beasley to manipulate his performance.
—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bribery
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“Bribery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bribery. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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