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cumshaws

noun

plural of cumshaw

as in bonuses

something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed the clerk at Calcutta airport was clearly angling for a little cumshaw on the side

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something given or promised in order to improperly influence a person's conduct or decision the captain slipped the customs official his customary cumshaw at the Port of Shanghai

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Alongside the partnership, the company is increasing its Security Bug Bounty rewards, with exceptional findings eligible for up to $172,000, including bonuses.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
There’s some additional money to be earned from playoff bonuses, for those who qualify, and lucrative endorsement deals for the bigger stars in the sport, like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2026

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Ulrich, 41, is accused of accepting more than $150,000 in bribes in exchange for political favors while serving as a City Council member, senior adviser to Mayor Eric Adams and later as buildings commissioner.

— Alice Gainer, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
The state attorney general was accused of accepting bribes and abusing his office to help a political donor whom the FBI was investigating.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026

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Another measure imposes higher rates of 13% to 22% on income from interest, dividends and proceeds from selling property.

— David McHugh, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
The chip manufacturer said an IPO could have helped fund Solidigm's expansion while providing greater financial flexibility for shareholder returns, including dividends, share buybacks and share cancellations.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

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Brides and others looking for luxury floral bouquets and gifts will be able to find them at a new floral shop that will open in Folsom.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
According to experts, charities generally are not allowed to accept gifts with specific conditions, unless there is a justifiable reason.

— Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

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