offender

Example Sentences

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But he said the offender had tried to cover their tracks, with a number of Amazon boxes in the rubbish with labels peeled off.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

Many favor the $147 pencil sharpener as the worst offender.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

If convicted, he faces 32 years to life in state prison and would also be required to register as a sex offender for life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

In England, a 61-year-old first offender convicted of embezzlement would almost certainly go to an open prison - but that option does not exist in Scotland.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Today a repeat offender had been brought before her, someone who had broken the rules before.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry