as in journalists
someone who tries to reveal information about prominent individuals behaving badly
The newspaper used a team of seasoned muckrakers to expose the corruption at city hall.
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In the absence of independent monitoring on the ground, the ministry is the primary source for casualty data relied upon by humanitarian groups, journalists, and international bodies.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025 -
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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The fiery exchange drew the attention of security guards, staffers and reporters, many of whom stood nearby, phones drawn, watching intently.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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Within seconds of the helicopter entering the air, California Highway Patrol received a mayday call from the aircraft, Officer Michael Harper, a spokesperson for the CHP’s South Sacramento office, told reporters.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Muckrakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muckrakers. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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