noun
Etymology
Origin of wrongdoing
Example Sentences
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However, he noted that Bill Essayli, the first assistant U.S. attorney for the Central District of California, has the full resources of the Department of Justice and has found no proof of wrongdoing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Durazo, speaking to journalists on Wednesday, said his visa has not been revoked, that he is not aware of an investigation into his actions, and that he has committed no wrongdoing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Just as a candidate’s past can offer hints on how he’ll serve in office, it is also telling to watch how he reacts to revelations of wrongdoing.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
It came after Sturgeon, speaking to the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, denied covering up problems in the party's finances or having any knowledge or Murrell's wrongdoing.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Suppose a citizen leaks information that exposes government wrongdoing, but breaks the law in doing so.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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