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The Journalist Who Challenged Corruption

Shaheen was an investigative journalist who exposed illegal activities. His husband supported his dangerous work. He had published over a hundred stories. He would inquire about corruption instead of staying silent. Many tried to inhibit his investigations. An insider provided crucial evidence. During the interim period between stories, he planned the next investigation. He had an impulse to expose all wrongdoing immediately. But patience was necessary. Shaheen would include multiple sources for verification. Imagery from hidden cameras proved crimes. Some officials would indulge in luxury using stolen money. Corruption would inflict suffering on poor people. Shaheen's work did impress honest officials. Threats were immense - once assassins waited near the plane landing area. Shaheen received threats regarding his wife's jewelry shop. Some powerful families would inherit corrupt practices. Hunting for truth was dangerous. He covered stories of illness caused by industrial pollution. One day Shaheen fell seriously ill from poisoning. Largely, recovery was due to quick medical care. Civil society filed a lawsuit against perpetrators. Shaheen became a leading voice for press freedom. His meaning of journalism was serving people. Worth mentioning that many young journalists followed his example. Some criminals wore expensive leather jackets. Though evidence was collected legally, powerful people resisted. Lengthy court battles ensued. Shaheen wanted married life balance but duty called. The task felt massive - corruption was everywhere. He wondered if his efforts reached maximum impact. A corrupt politician won the lottery of impunity. But Shaheen's loyalty was to truth. He used modern machines for investigation. The government issued a mandate for transparency. Slowly, the system improved. Limited though progress was, it mattered. Shaheen proved that persistent journalism can challenge corrupt systems. Listing achievements wasn't his style - work spoke for itself.

Emoji	Word	Images	Past	Past Participle	Third Person Singular	Gerund	Meaning	Example Sentence	Example Expression	Example Expression Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Collocations

#0 💯 ••••••	hundred /ˈhʌndrəd/ noun, numeral ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the number 100 ••••••	There are a hundred students in the hall. ••••••	hundred percent ••••••	completely; fully ••••••	century, 100, large number ••••••	zero, none ••••••	one hundred, hundred percent, hundred times ••••••
#0 🎯 ••••••	hunting /ˈhʌntɪŋ/ noun/verb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	hunts ••••••	hunting ••••••	the activity of chasing and killing wild animals ••••••	Hunting is strictly regulated in many countries. ••••••	house-hunting ••••••	the act of searching for a house to live in ••••••	pursuing, tracking, chasing, stalking ••••••	protecting, preserving ••••••	go hunting, hunting season, hunting ground ••••••
#0 👨‍👩‍👧 ••••••	husband /ˈhʌzbənd/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A married man regarded in relation to his spouse. ••••••	Her husband is very supportive of her career. ••••••	good husband ••••••	A caring, responsible, and supportive spouse. ••••••	spouse, partner, mate, groom, consort ••••••	wife, bachelor, single ••••••	loving husband, devoted husband, husband and wife ••••••
#0 🚫 ••••••	illegal /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Not allowed by law; unlawful. ••••••	It is illegal to drive without a valid license. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	unlawful, criminal, forbidden, prohibited, illicit ••••••	legal, lawful, legitimate ••••••	illegal activity, illegal trade, illegal immigrant, illegal action ••••••
#0 🩺 ••••••	illness /ˈɪlnəs/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A condition of being unwell or suffering from a disease. ••••••	She missed school due to a serious illness. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	sickness, disease, ailment, disorder ••••••	health, wellness ••••••	chronic illness, mental illness, recover from illness, illness symptoms ••••••
#0 🎨 ••••••	imagery /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work ••••••	The poet's use of imagery brought the scene to life. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	pictures, symbols, representations, depictions ••••••	literal, plain ••••••	vivid imagery, rich imagery, descriptive imagery ••••••
#0 🏔️ ••••••	Immense /ɪˈmens/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	extremely large or great; huge ••••••	The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	huge, enormous, vast, colossal ••••••	tiny, small, minute, insignificant ••••••	immense pressure, immense wealth, immense popularity ••••••
#0 ✨ ••••••	impress /ɪmˈprɛs/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	impressed ••••••	impressed ••••••	impresses ••••••	impressing ••••••	to cause someone to feel admiration or respect ••••••	Her speech managed to impress the audience. ••••••	make an impression ••••••	to have a strong effect on someone ••••••	amaze, astonish, inspire, move, influence ••••••	bore, disappoint, discourage ••••••	impress deeply, impress someone, impress with, fail to impress ••••••
#0 ⚡ ••••••	impulse /ˈɪmpʌls/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a sudden strong desire or urge to act without thinking ••••••	He bought the watch on impulse without planning to. ••••••	impulse buying ••••••	purchasing things spontaneously without prior thought ••••••	urge, instinct, drive, compulsion, motivation ••••••	restraint, hesitation, caution ••••••	impulse control, sudden impulse, natural impulse, strong impulse ••••••
#0 ➕ ••••••	include /ɪnˈkluːd/ verb ••••••	••••••	included ••••••	included ••••••	includes ••••••	including ••••••	to make something part of a whole or group ••••••	The package includes free breakfast. ••••••	include in ••••••	to add as a part of something ••••••	contain, involve, comprise, encompass, cover ••••••	exclude, omit ••••••	include details, include items, include features ••••••
#0 🍫 ••••••	indulge /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	indulged ••••••	indulged ••••••	indulges ••••••	indulging ••••••	to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively ••••••	He indulged in a piece of chocolate cake after dinner. ••••••	indulge in ••••••	to take pleasure in doing something ••••••	pamper, spoil, gratify, satisfy, entertain ••••••	restrain, deny, refuse ••••••	indulge in, indulge yourself, indulge a habit, indulge desire ••••••
#0 ⚡ ••••••	inflict /ɪnˈflɪkt/ verb ••••••	- ••••••	inflicted ••••••	inflicted ••••••	inflicts ••••••	inflicting ••••••	to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something ••••••	The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	impose, cause, administer, bring about ••••••	relieve, soothe ••••••	inflict harm, inflict pain, inflict damage ••••••
#0 🏠 ••••••	inherit /ɪnˈhɛrɪt/ verb ••••••	••••••	inherited ••••••	inherited ••••••	inherits ••••••	inheriting ••••••	to receive property, money, or traits from someone after their death or from ancestors ••••••	She inherited her father's house after his death. ••••••	inherit the earth ••••••	to gain control or possession of the world or land, often used metaphorically ••••••	receive, acquire, obtain, succeed, derive ••••••	lose, forfeit, give up ••••••	inherit property, inherit money, inherit traits, inherit wealth ••••••
#0 ⛔ ••••••	inhibit /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/ verb ••••••	••••••	inhibited ••••••	inhibited ••••••	inhibits ••••••	inhibiting ••••••	To hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process. ••••••	Fear can inhibit creativity. ••••••	socially inhibited ••••••	Being shy or unable to act freely in social situations. ••••••	restrain, hinder, prevent, obstruct, suppress ••••••	encourage, promote, allow ••••••	inhibit growth, inhibit development, inhibit progress ••••••
#0 ❓ ••••••	inquire /ɪnˈkwaɪər/ verb ••••••	••••••	inquired ••••••	inquired ••••••	inquires ••••••	inquiring ••••••	To ask for information; to investigate. ••••••	She inquired about the details of the job. ••••••	inquire within ••••••	A phrase used in advertisements, meaning ask inside for more information. ••••••	ask, question, investigate, probe, query ••••••	ignore, neglect ••••••	inquire about, inquire into, inquire within, inquire further ••••••
#0 👤 ••••••	insider /ɪnˈsaɪdə/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information ••••••	He was an insider who knew all the company's secrets. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	member, participant, confidant, informant ••••••	outsider, stranger ••••••	company insider, political insider, insider knowledge ••••••
#0 🔄 ••••••	instead /ɪnˈstɛd/ adverb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	As an alternative or substitute. ••••••	She didn’t buy the dress; instead, she chose a pair of shoes. ••••••	instead of ••••••	In place of. ••••••	alternatively, rather, otherwise, as a substitute ••••••	as well, together, along ••••••	chose instead, instead of, use instead, prefer instead ••••••
#0 ⏳ ••••••	interim /ˈɪntərɪm/ noun ••••••	••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a temporary or provisional period before something permanent is established ••••••	She was appointed as the interim manager until a permanent replacement was found. ••••••	in the interim ••••••	for the time being; temporarily ••••••	temporary, provisional, acting, short-term ••••••	permanent, lasting ••••••	interim period, interim manager, interim report, in the interim ••••••
#0 💍 ••••••	jewelry /ˈdʒuːəlri/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	personal ornaments such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets that are typically made from precious metals and stones ••••••	She wore gold jewelry at the wedding. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	ornaments, gems, accessories, trinkets, adornments ••••••	plainness, simplicity ••••••	gold jewelry, silver jewelry, wear jewelry, fine jewelry, handmade jewelry ••••••
#0 🛬 ••••••	landing /ˈlændɪŋ/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	the act of coming down to the ground or a surface from the air ••••••	The plane made a smooth landing on the runway. ••••••	crash landing ••••••	an emergency or rough landing of an aircraft ••••••	arrival, touchdown, descent, docking, approach ••••••	takeoff, departure ••••••	safe landing, rough landing, landing gear, landing strip ••••••

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