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perpetrator

[pur-pi-trey-ter] / ˈpɜr pɪˌtreɪ tər /










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He said Complainant A and her husband talked about an unnamed "perpetrator" and that several further meetings were held.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

They said the suspected perpetrator had been arrested and that his "motive is under investigation".

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Mayor Burkhard Jung said the suspected perpetrator was apprehended, adding that authorities were not yet clear on the motivation.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

There was no immediate word on the identities of the perpetrator or the identify of the person who died.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

At one morning meeting, Ted gravely informs us that there has just been “an incident” and that the perpetrator is no longer with us.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich




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