culprits

Example Sentences

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Most experts say storms and geography are the primary culprits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

"There are only so many possible culprits, so I started to compare things that might be important," Hogan said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Local authorities have been trying to step up efforts to get a grip on the issue by using methods such as surveillance cameras to catch culprits.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

The Trump administration’s aggressive new stance on affordability seeks to address some of the main culprits behind the current cost-of-living squeeze.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

She wondered if he had been one of the culprits who had destroyed her traps.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer