crime

Example Sentences

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Over the next several hours, the investigation unfolded unlike any Tamasi had seen in her six years examining crime scenes—or her 19 years in law enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Boyd’s phone with the recording app had 10 missing calls, including two with Moss from the crime scene.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

I’m really into crime documentaries, which are very different from the content I make at home.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Defendants in the United States can be tried at both the state and federal level for the same crime, although the charges tend to differ -- as they do for Mangione.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

His friend was in jail waiting to be put on trial for the crime of helping the Reds.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh