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
"It became clear that Garfield had intended to portray himself as a victim to make the real victim in this case look like an offender."
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Mountbatten-Windsor has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 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
“Mr. McNamara, is this child your main offender, your chief suspect, or a recalcitrant informer?”
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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