buckraking
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of buckraking
1945–50; modeled on muckraking ( muckrake ( def. ) )
Example Sentences
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The only real change from the last three debates was that Biden briefly had to defend his son’s buckraking in Ukraine.
From Fox News
Instead, Biden attacks Trump in speeches, and in a Washington Post op-ed, but avoids having to talk about Hunter’s buckraking.
From Fox News
At least Bill and Hillary put off their offensive buckraking until after they had left public office.
From The Guardian
This activity is called “buckraking,” which TruthWiki defines as “the practice of accepting large sums of money for speaking to special interest or business groups, especially when viewed as compromising the objectivity of journalists.”
From Salon
What’s more, Obama’s buckraking will turn out to be quite redistributive itself.
From Slate
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