offending

Example Sentences

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In a statement, police said it took "all reports of sexual offending seriously and will work to identify any reasonable lines of inquiry".

From BBC • May 19, 2026

"The law applies wherever the offending takes place and, on their return, these two defendants were rightly held to account."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

It own investigation into "individuals who may have facilitated or enabled offending by Mohamed Al-Fayed remains active", it added.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

"The facts concerning Mr Tarrant's offending are beyond dispute. He has not identified any arguable defence, or indeed any defence known to the law."

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

“But is there not danger of Lady Catherine’s disapprobation here, my good sir? You had better neglect your relations than run the risk of offending your patroness.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen