criminals

Example Sentences

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We agreed not to reveal some of the details of their methods, to prevent criminals evading capture.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

It would be fair to assume that, in his role as a detective, Matt Gibson comes across a number of criminals trying to pull the wool over his eyes.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

"Any witness, whether a reporter or otherwise, who has information about these criminals should not be surprised if they receive a subpoena about the illegal leaking of classified material," he added.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

“Some folks are saying ‘I like the idea of going after criminals, but I don’t like the school raids and targeting grandmothers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

In another country they would have been criminals, but this was America.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead