1.   Corruption soon became rampant.

2.   Before the long summer break of August, corruption had become the talk of France.

3.   Alexander in February said corruption had become systemic in Ecuador under the administration of former president Abdala Bucaram.

4.   After years of being tolerated with a mixture of apathy, cynicism and denial, corruption is becoming a target of serious international action.

5.   Corruption has become a government-toppling issue in many countries.

6.   Corruption has become a pervasive problem in China at all levels of government.

7.   Corruption has become so extensive in China that people frequently tell poll takers it is the gravest threat to the country.

8.   Corruption has become rampant, and poverty has increased.

9.   In fact, corruption has become endemic and the disparity between the city and the countryside has worsened.

10.   Official corruption becomes more troublesome each year, as does the influence of organized crime.