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
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
“And we are satisfied that when they come to us, their outcomes are greatly improved and their recidivist behavior is greatly reduced.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2020
Some imperfect attempt is made to separate those waiting trial from the recidivist or hardened offender, but too often the association is indiscriminate.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 2 "Demijohn" to "Destructor" by Various
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