The phrase
"pervasive corruption" means that corruption is widespread and exists in many or all aspects of a society. It suggests that dishonest practices and unethical behavior are deeply embedded and commonly found throughout various sectors or institutions within a country.
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Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«pervasive»
«corruption»
Sentences with «pervasive corruption»
- Bharara has criticized what he sees as a culture of pervasive corruption in Albany as well as the so - called «three - men - in - a-room» style of budget negotiations. (nystateofpolitics.com)
- But government watchdogs immediately warned the changes didn't go far enough and were merely «partial solutions» to combat pervasive corruption. (nypost.com)
- «We are also mindful of the «paradox of exposure» — which creates a scenario where government's efforts to expose and punish acts of wrongdoing such as the National Service case — generates discussions among the populace, creating a misleading impression of pervasive corruption when the opposite is in fact the case. (ghanapoliticsonline.com)
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