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Discover LudwigThe phrase "accept bribes" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts discussing corruption, unethical behavior, or illegal activities involving the exchange of money or favors for influence.
Example: "The investigation revealed that several officials were willing to accept bribes in exchange for favorable contracts."
Alternatives: "take kickbacks" or "receive illicit payments."
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Yet they accept bribes.
You accept bribes instead of giving tickets.
They accept bribes to vote for Mayor Alduy.
"How can a police officer accept bribes?" the officer asked.
Ministry of Defence officials have been known to accept bribes.
Some teachers accept bribes from students in return for exam passes.
Underpaid policemen, and judges too, often accept bribes to pervert the course of justice.
Those who don't accept bribes and do accept responsibility for the nation, irrespective of their religion.
Like other police officers interviewed, Mohammad said he did not accept bribes.
Anti-corruption billboards are erected outside government buildings, yet civil servants still accept bribes.
They were preparing to march onto the station grounds and ask officers to sign pledges refusing to accept bribes.
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