bring to book

Example Sentences

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The SIT has been given six weeks to complete its investigation and the court has vowed "to identify and bring to book every person culpable in the matter… irrespective of the position, influence or status of the person".

From BBC

The army has said the attacks on military installations on May 9 were "pre-planned" by Khan's party leaders and had resolved to bring to book everyone involved.

From Reuters

She believes that Kenya's investigative agencies must swing into action and bring to book former governors who oversaw corruption that led to huge debts caused by payments to ghost, or non-existent, workers and unpaid bills, among other issues.

From BBC

"I'm calling on the football authorities to investigate both matches and bring to book anyone found wanting. And if nobody is found guilty of any crime then so be it."

From BBC

Lawyer Avi Singh, who is representing Siddiqui’s family, said the complaint seeks to bring to book at least six high-ranking Taliban leaders and high-level commanders for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

From Seattle Times