Sentence examples for a matter of bribes from inspiring English sources
In the beginning, money was no object; victory over the Taliban was as much a matter of bribes to warlords as it was of Special Forces and smart bombs.
And more than 40% of entrepreneurs in developing countries said they had to pay bribes as a matter of course, compared with 15% in wealthier countries.Businessmen, of course, always complain about government.
Although we don't negotiate with the little terrorists as a matter of policy, we are known to bribe them with cupcakes from time to time.
It's not just a matter of adding troops, finding tribal leaders to bribe, and stirring constantly.
Last May, a ruling of South Africa's highest court said that Mr. Shaik had "bribed" Mr. Zuma and that Mr. Zuma "did as a matter of fact promote Mr. Shaik's interests".
In an India beset by kickback scandals at the highest reaches of government, and where petty bribes at police stations and motor vehicle departments are often considered a matter of course, Oommen Chandy is making an online stand.
As a matter of political as well as economic strategy, the Conservatives must resist the urge to bribe voters as soon as they are elected.
They began bribing journalists, army officers, and the police--it was a matter of 'Take this money or we'll kill you.' So, many journalists caved in and wouldn't cover the cartels' activities.
Now the picture is again a matter of controversy, following a claim that Mr Murdoch's holding company, News Corporation, obtained it by bribing a member of the US military.
Reporters and editors do not routinely break the law, bribe policemen, wiretap, and generally conduct themselves like thugs unless it is a matter of recognized and understood policy.
