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offender

[uh-fen-der] / əˈfɛn dər /


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Many favor the $147 pencil sharpener as the worst offender.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

I saw one woman warning she had received a donation from a man in north Wales who she then found out was a convicted sex offender.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

If convicted, he faces 32 years to life in state prison and would also be required to register as a sex offender for life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

In opening remarks to the committee, Bondi said she was "proud" of the department's release of documents related to the convicted sex offender, for which she has been widely criticised.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Officer Delinko still dreamed of catching the offender and bringing him to justice.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen




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