Sentences

muckrake in a sentence

v. i.

Definition

Muckrake: to investigate and expose misconduct, corruption, or unethical behavior, particularly in politics or business.

Sample Sentences

  1. Investigative journalists often muckrake to expose corruption within powerful institutions.
  2. The documentary aimed to muckrake the environmental abuses committed by the company.
  3. During the campaign, candidates were accused of trying to muckrake their opponents without evidence.
  4. Muckraking has a long history in journalism, dating back to the Progressive Era.
  5. Many readers appreciate when writers muckrake to uncover hidden truths about societal issues.

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