anticorruption
Americanadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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Luis Javier Santos, the anticorruption prosecutor overseeing the case, said he was skeptical that justice could be served.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025
KYIV, Ukraine—Ukrainian anticorruption police dropped the teaser for the next episode of its top drama at 9 a.m. on Friday: They were conducting searches at locations linked to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s right-hand man.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025
The global watchdog removed the country from the list two years later saying it had made significant improvements in oversight, though some anticorruption groups said further progress needed to be made.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025
The SEC says the rule is an anticorruption measure needed to ensure that government investment adviser contracts are awarded solely on merit, not the influence of campaign contributors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
Current goals include attracting foreign investment, strengthening the educational system, continuing the privatization program, and waging an anticorruption campaign.
From The 2002 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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