offender

Example Sentences

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A 25-year-old man who had been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released with no further action.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

A 46-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The legislation does not define what would count as exceptional circumstances for a court to jail an offender - leaving that for magistrates or a judge to decide.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Justice Department leaders offered to meet with lawmakers in the midst of sustained criticism over their handling of files on the sex offender.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

If someone calls Sasha by the wrong name, the card instructed, the offender must discard a card from his/her hand.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater