criminal record
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"The information I received was that there would be none," he said, adding that consular staff said they would explain his criminal record and itinerary to the UK Border Force.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Salgado Araujo’s son said his father had started his own business, had no criminal record and was close to obtaining legal status.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Andrew Proto, a defense lawyer, said “a 15-second clip” isn’t worth a criminal record.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Applicants must prove they have a clean criminal record and spent at least five consecutive months in Spain before January 1.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
With his criminal record struck off, he could apply to medical college when the war was over, or even go for a commission now in the Medical Corps.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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