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Origin of wrongdoing
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On Wednesday, Prentice had called his alleged wrongdoing "an aberration" and vowed a thorough and transparent investigation, while insisting it should not be used "to cast aspersions" on other academics from ethnic minority backgrounds.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
No allegations of wrongdoing have been made against Walter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
The pair missed the second Test against the Black Caps while the incident was investigated, and were ultimately cleared of wrongdoing.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Miller denies any wrongdoing, claims his ex-wife has struggled with “significant mental health challenges,” and has accused his former father-in-law of spreading “lies.”
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
“Lina, think of what your father would say. A wrongdoing doesn’t give us the right to do wrong. You know that.”
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
The province wants to use the court system to "ensure that British Columbians are not left bearing the costs of corporate wrongdoings."
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
He has blasted casino executives on X for alleged wrongdoings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
As Squad members became more aware of wrongdoings, they said Smith made them feel trapped.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2025
A US-based short-seller which had published reports accusing top financial entities in India and abroad of financial wrongdoings and fraud is set to shut down.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2025
It was not a fear of the Communist party that had made him confess, but a fear of the punishment that he would exact of himself that made him tell of his wrongdoings.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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