lawbreakers

Example Sentences

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A day later, Tehran’s prosecutor called the claim “nonsense” and said the country would act firmly and swiftly against lawbreakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

This time, though, we know who the lawbreakers are, but at least initially, not their very human, messy motivations.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2025

But he said he still prioritizes reducing the incarceration rate while also holding lawbreakers accountable and keeping crime low.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024

While critics of the bill agree that juvenile lawbreakers should be held accountable, they have raised safety and recidivism concerns.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2024

Here's the latest, hot off the presses, from dreamers and lawbreakers.

From Erik Dorn by Hecht, Ben