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Discover LudwigThe phrase "admits wrongdoing" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing someone acknowledging their mistakes or faults, often in a legal or ethical context.
Example: "The politician finally admits wrongdoing after the scandal was uncovered, leading to calls for his resignation."
Alternatives: "acknowledges fault" or "confesses to mistakes."
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But 75percentt said they would shift assets out of a mutual fund that admits wrongdoing.
HSBC admits wrongdoing in its Swiss operations but says things have changed.
HSBC admits wrongdoing at its Swiss arm and insists things have changed.
"We feel that a sincere and genuine apology is one which actually admits wrongdoing.
But the judge, Denny Chin of Federal District Court in Manhattan, said Mr. Noorzai's assistance had not been "cooperation in the usual sense," in which a defendant admits wrongdoing and assists prosecutors.
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Neither bank admitted wrongdoing.
Knight did not admit wrongdoing.
Neither firm admitted wrongdoing.
They did not admit wrongdoing.
Citigroup did not admit wrongdoing.
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