culprit

Example Sentences

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Star striker Victor Osimhen was among the culprits -- he failed to score but could have claimed a hat-trick with better finishing.

From Barron's

The culprits were Gen-Zers fawning over how cute cozy Snoopy was, often on social media.

From Los Angeles Times

If there was a culprit for the disappointing market reaction to the earnings report, it was likely guidance for the year ahead.

From Barron's

Worn-out and substandard cables are the other likely culprit.

From The Wall Street Journal

Deforestation is another key culprit, while severe droughts and dry winds fuelled by climate change are making the problem worse, he said.

From Barron's