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whistle-blower

British  

noun

  1. informal a person who informs on someone or puts a stop to something

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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

Boeing sought on Monday to reassure the public of the safety of its 787 Dreamliner plane days before a whistle-blower is scheduled to testify before Congress about his concerns regarding the jet’s structural integrity.

From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2024

The whistle-blower also claimed that spills were not always reported.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 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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