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Recent Examples of slush fund
Abe’s Liberal Democratic Party, which has ruled Japan almost continuously for the last 30 years, became mired in crisis – facing fallouts over a slush fund scandal, an inflation surge and a rightward political shift across the country.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
House votes to end government shutdown: A last-minute 'slush fund' snag and 4 other key shutdown-ending moments
When will flights return to normal?
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Nixon was generally bad on television, except for a live speech in 1952, given from a studio designed to look like an ordinary living room, that addressed allegations about a campaign slush fund.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2025
Crucially, the slush fund scandal led the LDP to dismantle its factional system, long considered the root of undue influence of money on politics but which for decades had structured intraparty competition over funds and appointments.
—Mireya Solís, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
House votes to end government shutdown: A last-minute 'slush fund' snag and 4 other key shutdown-ending moments
When will flights return to normal?
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
Nixon was generally bad on television, except for a live speech in 1952, given from a studio designed to look like an ordinary living room, that addressed allegations about a campaign slush fund.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2025
Crucially, the slush fund scandal led the LDP to dismantle its factional system, long considered the root of undue influence of money on politics but which for decades had structured intraparty competition over funds and appointments.
—Mireya Solís, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slush fund
Noun
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In our modern world many people experience constant stimulation.—
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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The over-the-top excess twinned with control may seem appealing in a world where smartphones offer a mindless, constant and banal source of stimulation.—
Jennifer Pollitt,
The Conversation,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The reason for that association could simply be that the people eating these low-variety diets have more self-discipline or motivation to lose weight, per the researchers.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
27 Mar. 2026
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Baker argued that the DA’s office and Rosen’s campaign are legally separate, denied any political motivation in the prosecution, and noted that campaign donation records are public — adding that the office had already turned over emails between a senior prosecutor and the campaign manager.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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But there are a number of reasons to file tax returns even when they’re not strictly required, including claiming tax credits, getting back income tax withheld from paychecks or retirement accounts, and getting access to any future government stimulus payments that might be offered.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Unlike conventional systems that are often heavy and mechanically complex, this lightweight material responds to external stimuli such as heat.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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This is not an indictment of individuals but of incentives built into a system structured to protect bureaucracy while classrooms absorb the pressure.—
Daniel L Gordon,
Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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This investment would be best paired with incentives to companies to offer greater part-time and flexible work options.—
Abby McCloskey,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Scripted by Grace Glowicki and Ben Petrie (partners in life and in filmmaking), these words of seduction are music to the ears of a lonely Gravedigger (Glowicki), who has been formulating a perfume to cover up her corpse-like stench.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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But the real seduction lies inside.—
Vicki Power,
TheWeek,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As K-pop spurs franchises, copycat spinoffs and big studio blockbusters, the system that propelled K-culture’s rise could stumble if its authenticity starts to waver.—
Dan Bilefsky,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Mar. 2026
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Males carry venomous spurs on their hind legs.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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On his first solo release in eight years, 100 gecs’ mutant-pop prankster turns his attention to relatively straightforward big-tent EDM—but not without a little noise-scene provocation.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
25 Mar. 2026
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The softer songs ease off of careful provocations and shouty tones, for the most part, in favor of more flowery writing and vocal deliveries.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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Courts have found that true threats and the incitement of lawlessness are outside the reach of First Amendment protection.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
13 Mar. 2026
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Laws against stalking, conspiracy and incitement are on the books, and the new statute also allows officials to use campaign funds for personal and home security upgrades.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Slush fund.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slush%20fund. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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