as in journalist
someone who tries to reveal information about prominent individuals behaving badly
The newspaper used a team of seasoned muckrakers to expose the corruption at city hall.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
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About the Author Keren Landman Keren Landman is an independent journalist based in Atlanta.—
Keren Landman,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2025
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Peter Navarro, Trump’s top trade adviser, told reporters Thursday that the Administration will still find a way to implement the tariffs regardless of the court ruling on Trump’s use of emergency powers.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Betty Lin-Fisher is a consumer reporter for USA TODAY.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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“Muckraker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muckraker. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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