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The phrase "bribed off" is a correct and acceptable part of a sentence in written English.
It can be used when referring to someone who has been persuaded or influenced to do something through the use of bribes. Example: The corrupt politician was known for bribing off his opponents in order to gain an advantage in the election. In this sentence, "bribing off" is used to describe the action of offering bribes to opponents in order to persuade them to do something (in this case, to gain an advantage in the election).
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Was the referee brilliant, blind or bribed?Off the field, it's the same.
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Meanwhile, every time an Afghan encountered the government, he was hurt by it abused, asked for a bribe, hauled off to jail without evidence.
Mr. Karski was given the uniform of a Ukrainian militiaman working under the German command who had been bribed to take the day off.
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