criminals

Example Sentences

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Yousaf's father Syed Yousaf Hassan said the verdict handed down by the Islamabad court was "a lesson for all such criminals in society", local media reported.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

This one doesn’t: It takes money from criminals and returns it to the families who play by the rules.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The strategy has so far resulted in around 500 arrests and investigators say they are able to hit criminals like "Patrick" harder and faster.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

"Any witness, whether a reporter or otherwise, who has information about these criminals should not be surprised if they receive a subpoena about the illegal leaking of classified material," he added.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

He had joined the police force because he wanted to solve crimes and arrest criminals.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen