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Discover LudwigThe phrase "took bribes" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It means to accept money or gifts in exchange for doing something dishonest or illegal. Example: The politician was caught taking bribes from a wealthy businessman in exchange for influencing government contracts.
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A few took bribes or flirted with treason.
Even so, he said in an interview, he took bribes.
Besides, the police at this crime scene took bribes too.
A judge, arrested on charges that he took bribes.
It was Mr. Rahal who made the contacts with the four buyers who took bribes.
Investigators were also examining whether any guards took bribes to let the insurgents through.
Meanwhile, corrupt politicians and police officers took bribes and kickbacks to look the other way.
His appeal against the conviction alleges that a police officer in the unit took bribes.
Monday's statement said investigators found he took bribes and sold influence.
He went on searches, took bribes from terrified families and confiscated "capitalist" materials.
Prosecutors said Mr. Jakubek, 44, of Monroe, N.Y., took bribes of nearly $20,000.
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