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gangster

[gang-ster] / ˈgæŋ stər /


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Gangster flicks are perhaps among the most misunderstood movies out there.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

"It's definitely not something I'm going to hide behind; we did make mistakes," said Det Supt Stephen Jennings of Essex Police, speaking to the BBC's Gangster podcast series in 2022.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

He commuted the federal life sentence of Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover.

From Salon • May 28, 2025

The person went by the handle OG, slang for Original Gangster, or an old school traditionalist.

From Reuters • Apr. 13, 2023

Because Frank hailed from Chicago, the men called him Gangster.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand




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