recidivist
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It will, however, create additional programming for TV, more advertising, revenue, opportunities for recidivist gamblers, etc.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025
He died a week ago for want of $500 to make a $5,000 bond, held as a recidivist for allegedly shoplifting a $24 pair of pants and a $20 electric shaver from Walmart in July.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2023
While Saunders’ narrative hinges on Jeff’s altruism toward a repeat recidivist he’s indifferent about, the film relies on his attachment to a romantic partner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2022
Pritchard said the SEC could "tell a court that he's a recidivist violator of the securities laws and that he needs to be dealt with harshly."
From Reuters ● Apr. 5, 2022
The great majority of these people have led, up to that single crime of their life, an honest, peaceful existence, and the instances of an accidental criminal turning recidivist are extremely rare.
From Studies in Forensic Psychiatry by Bernard Glueck
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