Example Sentences

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Gangs started taking control of Venezuela's mines after late socialist firebrand Hugo Chavez suspended all foreign mining concessions in 2011, Boon said.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Metropolitan Task Force on Violent Gangs launched an investigation into Big U Enterprise and its association with the Rollin’ 60s.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2025

The officers are from Hackney's Community Gangs Unit which was set up to build better relationships with the community and deter people from gangs.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2024

Gangs control many areas of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and the police in Haiti have been unable to quell the unrest, leading Mr. Henry to call for international help.

From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2024

Gangs of men and boys, egged on by the Sons of Liberty, shouted insults at soldiers.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen