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muckraking

Pronunciation: [ˈmʌk.reɪ.kɪŋ]

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Learn how to use muckraking in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “journalism”

(noun) the act of finding and sharing negative information about people or organizations, especially to show wrongdoing. It's like being a detective who looks for bad behavior and tells everyone about it.

Example

The journalist won an award for muckraking that exposed corruption in the local government.

Example

She was criticized for her muckraking approach, which some felt was unfair to the people involved.

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What are some famous examples of muckraking in history?

How to pronounce muckraking

Pronunciation: [ˈmʌk.reɪ.kɪŋ]

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