scot-free
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But critics say that only the small-time players ever get arrested, with the ringleaders most often getting off scot-free.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
The second case for concern is the idea that the British are bringing the powerful to account while America is letting them off scot-free.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026
"We need to plug the loopholes that allow these men to get away scot-free," she said.
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026
But the jury will soon hear that New York criminal law is not so naïve as to allow the ringleader of a criminal scheme to get off scot-free, simply because his minions did the deeds.
From Slate ● May 15, 2024
“Thanks,” I gulped, realizing that he knew I'd lied but was letting me off scot-free anyway.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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