- plural of culprit.
culprits
Example Sentences
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Real yields, and the factors pushing them higher, are the true culprits behind higher 10-year yields.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
Nigeria is currently grappling with a spate of mass abductions by a range of culprits.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
Most experts say storms and geography are the primary culprits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
"There are only so many possible culprits, so I started to compare things that might be important," Hogan said.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 14, 2026
She sits down, obviously pleased that the culprits have been caught.
From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers
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