[be] implicated in {sth}
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to be involved or connected with a criminal or harmful action or process
- Financial mismanagement has been implicated in the bankruptcy of several major corporations.
- Genetic mutations have been implicated in the development of certain inherited disorders.
- Despite his denials, he was implicated in the scandal by several witnesses.
- The leaked emails implicated several high-ranking officials in the corruption scandal, leading to widespread public outrage.
- She was shocked to learn that her name had been implicated in the criminal activity.
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