offenders

Example Sentences

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“ATF in those operations has been focused on offenders that were illegally armed with firearms,” he told senators.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

This time authorities have intensified their efforts over several months, installing nearly 2,000 surveillance cameras to catch offenders.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

In the plant world, amongst the biggest offenders are the invasive Japanese knotweed which damages people's homes, or rhododendron that leaves toxins in soils.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

"This government is deporting foreign national offenders at pace, with more than 5,000 deported last year - a 14% increase on the previous year."

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Some were not prosecuted, typically because they were first-time offenders who were issued warnings, but six of the women—including three teachers and a nurse—went to trial.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling