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whistleblowing

American

[wis-uhl-bloh-ing] / ˈwɪs əlˌbloʊ ɪŋ /

noun

the act or process of disclosing corruption, wrongdoing, problems, or secret information to the public or an authority.

adjective

relating to or characterized by disclosures of corruption, wrongdoing, problems, or secret information to the public or an authority.

Example Sentences

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Or by using SecureDrop, a highly anonymous and secure way of whistleblowing to the BBC which uses the TOR network.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

A whistleblowing form for staff was introduced but later withdrawn after it was only used once.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor charged taxpayers for massages and excessive travel costs while working as the UK's trade envoy, whistleblowing retired civil servants have claimed.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Throughout proceedings, Kuppuswamy claimed the allegations against him were a result of his "whistleblowing", linked to performance concerns he raised in relation to another doctor at the hospital.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

This would bring the process more into line with "automatic" unfair dismissal cases - where workers have been sacked for reasons such as discrimination and whistleblowing - where financial loss awards are uncapped.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

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