culprit

Example Sentences

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They note that the main culprit was a “catastrophically bad control-room design” where workers “were unable to understand what was going wrong.”

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Free apps that offer VPNs are often a big culprit, Kilmer says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

According to analysts interviewed for this column, the primary culprit is the game that companies and analysts play to keep expectations low before earnings reports.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

His signature artworks often appear without warning, sparking global conversation, but the culprit quietly dodges the limelight.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

“And until today, we thought the culprit of those killings was the Shetani, but...now we know that’s not possible.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray