supergrass
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, questions continue to be asked over whether the right men were jailed for the killings, and what happened to the so-called supergrass who turned on them.
From BBC ● Dec. 6, 2025
The lilies and chrysanthemums were far more delicate than the government-enforced supergrass, but at least they were of her choosing.
From Slate ● Feb. 21, 2018
That colleague, who will be central to any new investigation, is Neil Putnam, a self-confessed corrupt detective turned supergrass.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 3, 2014
The new supergrass law involves a signed contract with the CPS to give evidence against criminal associates on the understanding that they might have their own jail terms discounted.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2012
Evidence from just one supergrass, Christopher Black, has led to 35 convictions, including that of Kevin Artt.
From Time Magazine Archive
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