gangland
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of gangland
Example Sentences
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During his trial, he lodged a special defence of incrimination against three men including Stephen Jamieson, one of the four major gangland figures now believed to be in custody in the UAE.
From BBC
Findlay has since suggested that tackling organised crime would be a more appropriate topic for a summit following a spate of gangland incidents in recent weeks.
From BBC
Congress first restricted machine guns in 1934 in response to the gangland murders during Prohibition, including the Valentine’s Day massacre in Chicago.
From Los Angeles Times
Like the cops, crooks and gangland toughs who populate his books, Don Winslow has something of a street fighter’s mentality.
From New York Times
Yet, thanks to Cloud, who brought gentleness and gentility to the role, the character could never be easily written off, or out, as a gangland plot device.
From Los Angeles Times
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