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criminal

[krim-uh-nl] / ˈkrɪm ə nl /




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Mitie said "recruitment and training aligned to the prison's phased growth" and that it recruits from other backgrounds, such as the military and other areas of the criminal justice network.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Gabriel Solano, leader of the Workers' Party, filed a criminal complaint last week against Marcos Galperin, CEO of Mercado Libre, for usury.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

Now, in a memo released Wednesday, the White House is attempting to fight back against cybercrime by encouraging private companies to go after transnational criminal organizations “by incorporating the ingenuity of the private sector.”

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

“He is represented in the underlying criminal matter by the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office, appointed counsel to whom Nick has a right and who continues to represent him.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

But now and again, I had my doubts about Mr. Pinkerton’s detectives and the lengths they were willing to go to in order to catch a criminal.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

Yasukuni is dedicated to 2.5 million war dead, mostly Japanese, including convicted war criminals involved in Imperial Japan's invasion and occupation of parts of Asia in the 1930s and 1940s.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

The extradition marks a significant concession from Emirati authorities, which for many years have been criticized for providing safe haven for international criminals.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

Her government is trying to sever the link between popular culture and the criminal underworld, denouncing narcocorridos, songs which glorify criminals, as well as tackling crime head on.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

“We’re always enhancing our fraud and scam prevention program as criminals find new ways to target consumers,” the JPMorgan spokeswoman said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

An age when crime was a fact of life, and entire industries were based on apprehending, trying, and punishing criminals.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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