as in embezzlement
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The Socialist Rama is hoping to win a fourth consecutive term as PM in Sunday's election on a promise of bringing Albania into the European Union while the country still faces major problems of graft and corruption.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2025 -
More than 10 top former allies of Mahathir have also been targeted by graft and tax evasion probes for alleged crimes going back decades.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
2 May 2025
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Officials have issued warrants charging the suspect with murder, two counts of first-degree burglary, along with weapons possession and larceny charges, it was confirmed during the press conference.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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Stuart faces one count each of first-degree robbery, conspiracy to commit first-degree robbery, second-degree robbery and sixth-degree larceny.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2025
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Do not physically resist any robbery attempt unless forced into a vehicle or remote area.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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In the film, tech-savvy thief Cole (DeHaan) exploits his highly specialized skills to commit high-tech robberies from his laptop.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
7 May 2025
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Today marks the start of a new era for SNAP—prioritizing work, career and technical education, and volunteering rather than idleness, excess spending, and misapplication of the law.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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Matthew Mixon, 38, pled guilty in December to misapplication of fiduciary property, according to court documents.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2025
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For the majority of the story, Lamia and Saeed are left to their own devices, including resorting to thievery.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
16 May 2025
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Friends since their youth, the two grow up together in petty thievery which leads to dual lives in organized crime.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Peculation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peculation. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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