as in seducing
to influence someone with a bribe
meat inspectors were bribed, and the contaminated beef was sold to the public
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Recent Examples of bribing
Meanwhile, Robyn gains entry to the impound lot by bribing the officer, and takes off with the truck.
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Erica Thompson, TVLine, 20 Oct. 2024
Two businessmen were later convicted of bribing police officers and other officials.
—Jake Offenhartz and Karen Matthews, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
Erica Thompson, TVLine, 20 Oct. 2024
Two businessmen were later convicted of bribing police officers and other officials.
—Jake Offenhartz and Karen Matthews, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bribing
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Many of her works feature glitter, beads, and notions, luring the viewer in with their collective splendor and evoking intimacy.News Desk, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
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But the 48-year-old was arrested at his Las Vegas home in January 2023, accused of luring girls from California to Canada and allegedly raping them and making some his spiritual wives under the false guise of traditional practices.Sean Keane, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2024
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Since Friday, Krause, Anderson ,and Mother Earth Foods are persuading grocery stores like Sam’s Club to redirect perishable foods from their dumpsters to Asheville’s residents.Jessica Wakeman, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
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In addition to persuading Arab countries to immediately adopt a more aggressive posture on enforcing sanctions against Hamas, the Biden administration should push them to publicly call out Sinwar’s obstructionist role in the talks.Andrew P. Miller, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2024
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While some solutions already exist, having possible autonomous correction to compensate for wind speed, directions, and other factors would be possible.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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For website optimization, focus on SEO best practices such as using relevant keywords in titles and content, having clear meta descriptions and ensuring fast load times.Sam Nelson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This approach ensures a mood that complements each casino’s unique ambiance, engages the clientele and enhances their experience, enticing them to remain on the property longer and spend more.Nathan Green, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024
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These waterproof shoes come with a laundry list of enticing features, the first being a special Vibram Ecostep Recycle outsole, which provides grip on wet and dry surfaces.Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024
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The film Untapped is very thought-provoking and brings insightful attention to the future of work.Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
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Presently, the hotel is featuring Life Between Heartbeats, a thought-provoking photography exhibition by contemporary artist Miguel Milló that runs until November 31, 2024.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Bribing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bribing. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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