To take only the most extreme  Outright bribes do not, as far as we can tell, play a big role in determining federal policies--and who doubts that they would if they were legal?
Bribes do not play a big role in determining federal policy.
While large bribes have been outlawed, smaller bribes are entirely legal, and play a large role in policy making.
Senior executives are not helpful in improving what the agency does.
it received no applications during the time period, and will never again receive applications.
Impunity is a word that's often used by bombing advocates to shift the burden of aggression.
People are throwing away food.
The pitcher is outdoors.
A girl is in a pool.