Example Sentences

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The criminal probe was a significant escalation in the yearslong effort to police serial pollution offenses by Virginia-based Southern Coal and dozens of affiliated mining operations controlled by the family.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

If the Rams play to their potential, Garrett should have ample opportunity to play in games against offenses in obvious passing situations and add to his 125½ career sacks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

They’re the rare team that has featured two players who most offenses would call a No. 1 receiver: Brown and DeVonta Smith.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Also, critically, pardons cannot be offered for future offenses.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

Later, I would learn that the disciplinary committee, inundated with more serious offenses, had essentially thrown this one into the circular file.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover