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Meaning of sunlight is the best disinfectant | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Transparency about the workings of an organization prevents corruption.

Examples

“"Sunlight is the best disinfectant," said Puccio in explaining his decision to open the proceeding to reporters.”
“The basic premise of a scoop is that you're bringing important facts to public attention. Your philosophical touchstone is Justice Louis Brandeis' bromide that sunlight is the best disinfectant.”
“"Sunlight is the best disinfectant," he said. "We must change our practices and our mindset, moving from a culture of secrecy to one of complete openness and accountability."”
“So all that being said, we are taking a gamble that sunlight is the best disinfectant.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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