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 • Sep. 27, 2025
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 • Apr. 1, 2024
Students normally picked comedies, but Ashanti went with "Colors," the 1988 drama about Los Angeles cops patrolling gangland beats.
From Salon • Dec. 21, 2022
The prosecutor painted her as unwitting accomplice who has cooperated with police in spite of gangland threats to her safety, and she is expected to be a key witness during the trial.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2022
Jimmie Dale's range of acquaintanceship was wide—from the upper strata of the St. James Club to the elite of New York's gangland.
From The Adventures of Jimmie Dale by Packard, Frank L. (Frank Lucius)
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