Example Sentences

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Nevertheless, Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards signalled they were committing to the ceasefire and had "not launched anything at any country", according to the state broadcaster.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Were individuals in states where marijuana is legal on notice that they were committing a crime by owning a gun?

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2026

The legal art, or so I was given to understand, is so infinitely subtle that outsiders were committing a species of lèse-majesté to question Garland’s approach.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2024

"A lot of people didn't realise they were committing offences until it was too late," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2024

This wasn’t because more juveniles were committing crimes.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater