arson

Example Sentences

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He had worked two decades as a deputy, but was new to the arson and explosive squad.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Security had already been beefed up at Jewish public institutions, following a suspected arson attack on a synagogue in the port city of Rotterdam on Friday.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

In January 2025, the Palisades fire was caused by a small arson fire that was handled by firefighters Jan. 1 but rekindled during severe wind conditions six days later.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

Truman, from Weston-super-Mare, denies arson and being reckless as to whether life was endangered.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

We filed a case in Pennsylvania to help Trina Garnett, the girl who had been convicted for arson.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson