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[krim-uh-nl] / ˈkrɪm ə nl /




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This could include fines or, as a last resort, criminal liability for companies which do not comply.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The Senate’s proposed renewal, the Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act, adds even more protection, including criminal penalties for abuses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Phillips, who was deemed unfit to face a criminal trial, was given an absolute discharge by the judge at Bradford Crown Court, who said she was "bound by the statutory framework".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Despite political disillusionment, Peruvians' main concern is security, as criminal gangs spread and extortion complaints spiked ninefold in five years.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Chess—that criminal who was captured in the alternate world—what if that’s actually Mom?

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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