perpetrating

Example Sentences

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The Attorney General’s office in Florida, where RAD is based, have said the firm was perpetrating an apparent “Ponzi scheme,” citing complaints from investors.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

While Marissa and Peter pivot between rage and not-quite-mourning, and other characters are perpetrating cooked-up complications to the story, Alcaras conducts an investigation that is so commonsensical it defies the rules of crime fiction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 5, 2025

The alleged escape happened while Mr Khalife was on remand after being charged with offences under the Official Secrets Act and the Terrorism Act, and with perpetrating a bomb hoax, all of which he denies.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2024

“It’s really frustrating to be around young people that are perpetrating ideas that we wish weren’t so ingrained in our society,” Lucia de la Garza said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2024

These detectives admitted to hiding in closets and under beds, posing as ANC members, perpetrating virtually any deception that would enable them to get information about our organization.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela