criminal
Example Sentences
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Despite their modest appearance, these plants can provide critical evidence in criminal investigations.
From Science Daily
Seventy-two percent of Americans believe undocumented immigrants who have been in the U.S. for at least five years, have jobs, and have no criminal records should be allowed to stay and earn legal work permits.
Many of the arrested men had no criminal records and said they never belonged to a criminal gang.
From Los Angeles Times
It would also instruct the City Attorney’s Office to explore using criminal prosecution to address the uncleared properties.
From Los Angeles Times
"I've done lots of interviews with criminals and victims," she noted.
From BBC
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