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Word

abscam

Phoneticsab·scam

/ˈæbskæm/

Definition

n. a famous American political scandal from the 1980s where people were caught taking money in exchange for favors.

n. a major political corruption scandal in the United States during the early 1980s, involving the use of a sting operation to expose bribery and illegal lobbying.

Examples

“The Abscam scandal led to several high-profile resignations.”

“Investigative journalists played a key role in uncovering the Abscam scandal through the use of hidden cameras.”

“The Abscam scandal remains a significant case study in political ethics, illustrating how undercover operations can reveal systemic corruption within government agencies.”

Examples

simple

“The Abscam scandal led to several high-profile resignations.”

contextual

“Investigative journalists played a key role in uncovering the Abscam scandal through the use of hidden cameras.”

complex

“The Abscam scandal remains a significant case study in political ethics, illustrating how undercover operations can reveal systemic corruption within government agencies.”

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