sex offender
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sex offender
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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He added that the sex offender list was “not punishment” but “a tool for law enforcement to monitor who may potentially cause a risk.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
The Gates Foundation has retained law firm WilmerHale to review its ties to the late sex offender, and its findings are expected this summer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
In July 2016, best-selling author and wellness guru Deepak Chopra contacted Jeffrey Epstein, the wealthy financier and convicted sex offender, to thank him for his hospitality.
From Salon ● May 19, 2026
Massie has been one of the loudest House voices prodding the Trump administration to release more information on the sex offender and his accomplices.
From Slate ● May 19, 2026
But his ongoing suspicion around a sex offender, who faked being severely disabled, eventually saw him unravel a conspiracy that even he had never encountered before.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
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