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dirty money

American  
[durt-ee muhn-ee] / ˈdɜrt i ˈmʌn i /

noun

  1. money gained by illegal or unethical means.


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Government officials pledged to boost barriers to dirty money following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced the sanctions on Dos Santos as part of his campaign to crack down on "dirty money".

From BBC ● Dec. 16, 2024

She told him at a recent debate: “I didn’t realize how much dirty money you’ve took until I was running against you.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2024

It’s part of an ongoing effort to combat money laundering and the movement of dirty money through the American financial system.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 7, 2024

He hated Sam Westing and his dirty money and his dirty game.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin

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