perpetrator
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"At present, the police have not found evidence establishing that these killings were committed by a single perpetrator."
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
It may be difficult to attribute a sole drone incident to a specific perpetrator.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
His conviction was overturned in 2022 when blood evidence ruled him out as the perpetrator.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
In that case, the perpetrator was determined to be a disgruntled patient, Derderian said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
The consequences of a poorly tied knot, a stumble, a dislodged rock, or some other careless deed are as likely to be felt by the perpetrator’s colleagues as the perpetrator.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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The perpetrators of such violence are rarely prosecuted by Israeli authorities.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
He said the perpetrators had been arrested, and Russia's ambassador had been summoned.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
The defendants include Cornell University, university faculty, Chi Phi Fraternity and the seven alleged perpetrators.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
On Monday, the university disputed Jane Doe's allegation that it did not adequately investigate or punish the alleged perpetrators.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
“However,” he said, “let it be known that this court is not concerned with any perpetrators of violations against our state’s now— blessedly so—defunct Alien Land Law. Mr. Hooks, you may proceed.”
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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