perpetrate

Example Sentences

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Susan said society needs to "fundamentally change for people like him to stop perpetrating this on innocent people".

From BBC

"Even the risk of that doesn't stop people from perpetrating fraud," Elahi marvelled.

From BBC

Carnival plays out in the movie’s background, adding life and music as well as disguising crimes perpetrated by those in power.

From Los Angeles Times

Video broadcast by the semiofficial Tasnim News Agency depicted burning buildings and scenes of destruction that were said to have been perpetrated by “terrorists.”

From Los Angeles Times

This study suggests elder financial abuse is typically perpetrated by family members, trusted friends and caregivers.

From MarketWatch