abet

Example Sentences

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"And I'm not going to aid and abet them in their efforts to do that."

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

Mexico’s complaint alleged that the named firearms manufacturers and the named distributor aid and abet rogue dealers in the U.S. who illegally sell firearms to straw purchasers.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2025

In June, the governor signed legislation to give local agencies clearer authority to fine landlords, suppliers and others who abet illegal operations.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2022

While AirTags and other tracking devices have been used to thwart theft, privacy groups have also sounded alarms about their use to abet stalking or tracking people without their knowledge.

From New York Times • Aug. 19, 2022

Oh yes, there were plenty to aid and abet him; even he could not have held a horse race without someone to race against.

From "Absalom, Absalom!" by William Faulkner