organized crime
Example Sentences
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Gerry’s best friend was a Catholic priest known as Father Dan, a bland-seeming cleric whose family is connected to organized crime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
She campaigned on tackling insecurity and organized crime, while Sanchez focused his campaign on strengthening institutions and reducing inequality.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
At the same time, "organized crime grew stronger and ran entire neighborhoods -- and prisons. Voters started to respond more enthusiastically to politicians who claimed to be anti-establishment," he said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
There has been no direct response to the book from López Obrador, who is retired but long denied unconfirmed reports linking him to organized crime.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
Brian had become a decorated sergeant detective, supervising a special unit that investigated organized crime.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
