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muck·rak·ing

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. muckrakingnoun

    the exposure of scandal (especially about public figures)

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of muckraking in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of muckraking in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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  1. Fergus Ryan:

    Xi Jinping has made it clear that he expects efforts to strengthen 'the guidance of public opinion' to be increased, we've already seen around 300 more journalists dispatched to Wuhan and surrounding areas to report on the outbreak. It's highly likely their brief is to paint a rosier picture of the government's relief efforts rather than engage in any muckraking or critical reporting.

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