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Recent Examples of bribe
Noun
The White House claims American companies are losing business abroad because U.S. law prohibits them from paying bribes. Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2025 The Bee requested Chan’s expenses, in part, to learn more about his interactions with the alleged co-conspirators in the bribe. Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
The same history that members of Congress cited in their decision to negotiate and adopt the FCPA includes the names of dozens of U.S. companies that bribed their way into valuable concessions, procurement contracts, and deals. Richard Nephew, Foreign Affairs, 24 Feb. 2025 Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Florida Republican Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna is accusing leaders from her own party of threatening and bribing other lawmakers to block her effort to allow proxy voting for new parents in the House of Representatives. Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bribe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bribe
Noun
  • The Trump administration is also working to undo incentives around clean energy, particularly the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.
    Umair Irfan, Wired News, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Slate Auto There’s also the issue of federal incentives.
    Abigail Bassett, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Hybrid models dominate, with companies offering commute perks to lure workers back, per Crunchbase.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • According to the suit, at one point as VML's father tried to secure her release, New Orleans ICE Field Office Director Mellissa Harper began interrogating the family's attorney about the father's immigration status and attempted to lure him into custody as well.
    Alana Wise, NPR, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Another fix is called auto-open drying; that's when the dishwasher door automatically clicks open at the end of the cycle to let moisture escape.
    Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The only 'fix', which isn't really a fix, is to turn off autoplay.
    Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The ultra cute pack comes with four floral socks, plus for every item bought, the brand gives back a pair to someone in need.
    Brie Schwartz, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Sure, the Bears did a masterful job of fortifying the interior of the offensive line in March, buying themselves flexibility to navigate the draft with eyes scanning in all directions.
    Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Conscious perception is the ability of human beings to become aware of the stimuli received by their senses.
    Jorge Garay, Wired News, 19 Apr. 2025
  • This micro-moment creates space between stimulus and response, where emotional intelligence flourishes.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • After turning undead and hiding her bite wound, Mary easily gets permission to re-enter the building, and quickly seduces Stack, before murdering him and infecting him with the vampire curse.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • But the next pope may be seduced by that glitter again.
    Howard Chua-Eoan, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Strategic and critical thinking are valuable no matter the level of seniority, as is empathy, as marketing is all about connecting with an audience by understanding their needs and motivations.
    Christine Pilkington, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Walking with others can also promote a sense of camaraderie, along with accountability, encouragement, and motivation to stick with a walking routine.14 8.
    Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Jay Joyner, defensive end The Athletic, 5th round; PFF: 6th round, NFL.com: 5.97 (average backup or special teamer); RAS, 6.88 At 6-4, 262 pounds and with above-average testing, the Connecticut product will entice teams as an edge rusher.
    Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Related article Marijuana ads are enticing kids to try weed, study says The potency of weed has skyrocketed over the years, which can heighten health risks and is leading to a global rise in marijuana addiction as well as cannabis use disorder, according to a 2022 study.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2025

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