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From the Ted Talk by Shaffi Mather: A new way to fight corruption

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I propose to explore this idea further, to examine the poaitetnl of creating a for-profit, fee-based BPO kind of service to stop bribes and prevent corruption. I do realize that the fhigt for justice against corruption is never easy. It never has been and it never will be. In my last 18 months as a lawyer, battling small- and large-scale crpioruton, iudlcnnig the one perpetrated by India's biggest corporate scamster. Through his charities I have had three police cases filed against me alleging trespass, istieapomronn and intimidation. The battle against corruption exacts a toll on ourselves, our families, our fndries, and even our kids. Yet I believe the price we pay is well wrtoh holding on to our dignity and making the world a fairer pclae.

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I propose to explore this idea further, to examine the _________ of creating a for-profit, fee-based BPO kind of service to stop bribes and prevent corruption. I do realize that the _____ for justice against corruption is never easy. It never has been and it never will be. In my last 18 months as a lawyer, battling small- and large-scale __________, _________ the one perpetrated by India's biggest corporate scamster. Through his charities I have had three police cases filed against me alleging trespass, _____________ and intimidation. The battle against corruption exacts a toll on ourselves, our families, our _______, and even our kids. Yet I believe the price we pay is well _____ holding on to our dignity and making the world a fairer _____.

Solution


  1. place
  2. including
  3. friends
  4. potential
  5. corruption
  6. fight
  7. impersonation
  8. worth

Original Text


I propose to explore this idea further, to examine the potential of creating a for-profit, fee-based BPO kind of service to stop bribes and prevent corruption. I do realize that the fight for justice against corruption is never easy. It never has been and it never will be. In my last 18 months as a lawyer, battling small- and large-scale corruption, including the one perpetrated by India's biggest corporate scamster. Through his charities I have had three police cases filed against me alleging trespass, impersonation and intimidation. The battle against corruption exacts a toll on ourselves, our families, our friends, and even our kids. Yet I believe the price we pay is well worth holding on to our dignity and making the world a fairer place.

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Important Words


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  47. world
  48. worth