whistle-blower
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The claim alleges video captured on the devices is routed to contractors in Africa for AI training purposes, citing whistle-blower complaints.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
These laws demand reporting on safety incidents, strengthen whistle-blower protections, and require disclosures on mental health chatbots—all reasonable and targeted interventions that protect our communities and our families.
From Barron's • Dec. 4, 2025
"It's common knowledge that really what we're doing is a scam. Most of it is to fool the Ogoni people," the whistle-blower said.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025
In California, the whistle-blower was Matthew McDonald, a lawyer at David Nutt & Associates and the son of Bryan McDonald, who worked in Mr. Barbour’s administration when he was governor.
From New York Times • Mar. 21, 2024
Just as most students at Ohio State University read Liar’s Poker as a how-to manual, most TV and radio interviewers read me as a whistle-blower.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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