embezzle

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Recent Examples of embezzle During that time, Bertine is accused of embezzling over $196,000. Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 28 July 2025 He had been accused of embezzling contributions from supporters, illegally obtaining unemployment benefits, and lying on House financial disclosures. Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2025 Two sources told Reuters he was suspected of being involved in a scheme to embezzle millions of dollars earmarked for border defenses. Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 11 July 2025 The former co-chair of the Richmond LAND board has been accused of embezzling up to $205,000 from the organization, according to the nonprofit’s executive director. Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for embezzle
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  • How can someone steal from you and simply get away with it?
    Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Two innings later, Martin singled, stole second base and eventually scored the winning run in a ninth-inning comeback victory.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
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  • The news comes as the Cybertruck was recently usurped from its position as America's best-selling electric pickup truck in the first quarter of 2025.
    Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Some of those who attempt to seize or usurp power unconstitutionally are killed during their takeover bid, particularly when security forces loyal to the incumbent leader foil the attack.
    Joe Wright, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • In corroborating much of the testimony Pentagon intelligence official David Grusch offered in July 2023, Elizondo also accused the Department of Defense of hiding its UFO programs from Congress while misappropriating funds to operate them.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
  • In early August, for example, NABU and SAPO exposed a criminal group of political, military, and business figures that had misappropriated funds allocated by local authorities for the purchase of drones and electronic warfare systems.
    DARIA KALENIUK, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Embezzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embezzle. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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