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Origin of wrongdoing
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Because of the BBC's revelations, two official inquiries took place which absolved MI5 and its officers of deliberate wrongdoing, claiming the false evidence was down to mistakes and poor memories.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
This strategy is classic “whataboutism,” which is defined as “the act or practice of responding to an accusation of wrongdoing by claiming that an offense committed by another is similar or worse.”
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
Given that clemency boards often look more favorably on applicants who acknowledge their wrongdoing and express remorse, I asked if he’d been tempted to confess.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
A Binance spokesperson said the civil-forfeiture case isn’t against Binance and doesn’t allege any wrongdoing by the exchange.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
He looked fleetingly like a small boy caught in wrongdoing.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
This, of course, has its own nuances — a case-by-case basis depending on the severity of the artist’s wrongdoings — but being a functional adult means learning to measure your own integrity.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
The province wants to use the court system to "ensure that British Columbians are not left bearing the costs of corporate wrongdoings."
From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026
He has blasted casino executives on X for alleged wrongdoings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
Wasserman, 51, has not been linked to any of Epstein’s wrongdoings or accused of any crimes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2026
It was not a fear of the Communist party that had made him confess, but a fear of the punishment that he would exact of himself that made him tell of his wrongdoings.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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