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Discover LudwigThe word "whistle-blower" is correct and usable in written English
The word is used to refer to a person who informs on or exposes illegal or unethical activities occurring within an organization. For example: The company was brought to trial due to the information provided by the whistle-blower.
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whistle-blower
noun
One who reports a problem or violation to the authorities; especially, an employee or former employee who reports a violation by an employer.
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"He's a professional whistle-blower.
She's a whistle-blower".
A whistle-blower was fired.
(It also settled a whistle-blower lawsuit).
For now, his position is whistle-blower.
Months later, a whistle-blower contacted him.
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So who makes a good whistle-blower?
Have strong political opinions or been a whistle blower?
VA Hospital whistle blower Dr. Sam Foote.
Whistle Blower opened in Korea this week.
Before we address anything else, it should be noted that Everett Stern is a whistle blower.
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