offenders
Example Sentences
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Hargitay, largely known for apprehending “especially heinous” offenders for the last 27 years, is just about the farthest away from an objectionable choice as you can get.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
Of course an actor largely known for taking down sexual offenders on a cop procedural and for being a massive Knicks fan will host the Emmys.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
"But some others are repeat offenders and it's very frustrating to deal with them."
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
The offenders serving the longer sentences, which do not become part of the scheme until next year, include more dangerous criminals who would have previously expected to spend two-thirds of their sentence behind bars.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Some states changed their statutes to create more hopeful sentences for child offenders.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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