gangland
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of gangland
Example Sentences
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One of Scotland's most high-profile gangland figures will contest his extradition from the Netherlands to Spain, BBC Scotland News can reveal.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
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
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 ● Aug. 1, 2023
Students normally picked comedies, but Ashanti went with "Colors," the 1988 drama about Los Angeles cops patrolling gangland beats.
From Salon ● Dec. 21, 2022
This was the loyalty of gangland, worthy a better cause.
From The Exploits of Elaine by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)
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