abet
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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
She was one of many party members prosecuted “under the notorious Smith Act,” the marker said, which forbade attempts to advocate, abet or teach the violent destruction of the U.S. government.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 7, 2023
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
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
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