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Two decades and one big scandal later, Medved is still fond of that particular predecessor despite him being forced to resign amid widespread academic malfeasance in 1999.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
31 July 2025 -
Keep up the great work to ensure that the actions of Hope Florida… and the people behind it… do not get away with political malfeasance or criminal activity.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2025
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There’s no easy fixes, and there’s no obvious organizational malpractice that gets you from the end of last season to today.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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His specialty is general liability cases involving catastrophic loss, professional liability, premises liability, malpractice and negligence.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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The oversight group also submitted a complaint to the Office of Congressional Conduct, which until this year was called the Office of Congressional Ethics, the independent entity that reviews allegations of misconduct against House members and staff.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Yet they are being used in a context wherein being judged guilty carries quite significant consequences—suspension and expulsion are on the cards if one is convicted of academic misconduct.—
Christian Perry,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The suit alleged wrongful detention, false arrest, battery and excessive force against the San Diego police officers who arrested and transported Hartsfield, and negligence against the unidentified sheriff’s employees who allegedly shared his booking photo with his co-worker.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Baltimore mayor Brandon Scott and the city’s council filed the first major lawsuit against the duo a month after the accident took place, alleging criminal negligence.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Aug. 2025
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Capital One reports its 30-day delinquency rates – known as the percentage of total outstanding credit card balances that are at least 30 days past due.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
22 July 2025
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Case in point: credit card delinquencies continue at high levels as shown in the chart below.—
Robert Barone,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Irresponsibleness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresponsibleness. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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