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whistleblowing

American

[wis-uhl-bloh-ing] / ˈwɪs əlˌbloʊ ɪŋ /

noun

the act or process of disclosing corruption, wrongdoing, problems, or secret information to the public or an authority.

adjective

relating to or characterized by disclosures of corruption, wrongdoing, problems, or secret information to the public or an authority.

Example Sentences

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Throughout proceedings, Kuppuswamy claimed the allegations against him were a result of his "whistleblowing", linked to performance concerns he raised in relation to another doctor at the hospital.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

This would bring the process more into line with "automatic" unfair dismissal cases - where workers have been sacked for reasons such as discrimination and whistleblowing - where financial loss awards are uncapped.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

Before the Shapley-Ziegler whistleblowing, virtually no one knew U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

A former police captain, vice president-elect Edman Lara is known for his humble upbringings and whistleblowing on police corruption.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025

A European Union directive established several years ago to better protect workers also requires that companies establish whistleblowing programs to receive reports of wrongdoing or questionable conduct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 5, 2025

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