whistleblowing

American

[wis-uhl-bloh-ing] / ˈwɪs əlˌbloʊ ɪŋ /

noun

the act or process of disclosing corruption, wrongdoing, problems, or secret information to the public or an authority.

adjective

relating to or characterized by disclosures of corruption, wrongdoing, problems, or secret information to the public or an authority.

Example Sentences

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A whistleblowing form for staff was introduced but later withdrawn after it was only used once.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor charged taxpayers for massages and excessive travel costs while working as the UK's trade envoy, whistleblowing retired civil servants have claimed.

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Throughout proceedings, Kuppuswamy claimed the allegations against him were a result of his "whistleblowing", linked to performance concerns he raised in relation to another doctor at the hospital.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, now under a new chief executive, accepts whistleblowing procedures fell short and has apologised to staff who didn't feel "listened to".

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Victoria Woodall told an employment tribunal she was subjected to a campaign of retaliation by the company after whistleblowing on the man who was later sacked.

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