- plural of offender.
offenders
Example Sentences
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Previous governments have struggled to quickly deport foreign offenders and there are not thought to be any new returns agreements with other countries.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
In most cases involving young riders, the department refers offenders to an e-bike safety class instead of issuing a citation, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
The police take a serious stance of shop theft and will deal firmly with offenders in accordance with the law.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The new rule will still keep firearms out of the hands of undocumented immigrants, registered sex offenders and violent criminals, the department said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Some judges seemed to want to get as close to life expectancy or natural death as possible before they would create release opportunities for child offenders.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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