Examples of repeat offender in a Sentence
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In late March, one repeat offender who was racing along killed a mother and her two young daughters, in a tragedy that should hold the city’s attention every bit as much as a shove onto the subway tracks or a gun homicide.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
Miramar police said the pole-climber, identified as Todd Boothe, 33, is a repeat offender.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2025
In particular, Sapienza becomes close with a political activist and repeat offender named Roberta (Matilda De Angelis).
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 20 May 2025
As a repeat offender, her chances of being suspended are heightened.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 8 May 2025
Law enforcement officials did not identify the suspect by name but accused the individual of being a repeat offender who had immigrated to the United States illegally some years ago.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 27 Apr. 2025
Sometimes, when a leopard – or, much more rarely, a tiger – becomes a repeat offender, the government will issue orders to shoot it.
—Michael Benanav, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2025
The date and time of Hartman’s hearing have yet to be determined, but per NHL standards, he could be assessed a six-game suspension due to his status as a repeat offender.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 2 Feb. 2025
Fox News Digital has previously reported Neely was a repeat offender whose violent history included other subway assaults.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2024
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
Miramar police said the pole-climber, identified as Todd Boothe, 33, is a repeat offender.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2025
In particular, Sapienza becomes close with a political activist and repeat offender named Roberta (Matilda De Angelis).
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 20 May 2025
As a repeat offender, her chances of being suspended are heightened.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 8 May 2025
Law enforcement officials did not identify the suspect by name but accused the individual of being a repeat offender who had immigrated to the United States illegally some years ago.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 27 Apr. 2025
Sometimes, when a leopard – or, much more rarely, a tiger – becomes a repeat offender, the government will issue orders to shoot it.
—Michael Benanav, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2025
The date and time of Hartman’s hearing have yet to be determined, but per NHL standards, he could be assessed a six-game suspension due to his status as a repeat offender.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 2 Feb. 2025
Fox News Digital has previously reported Neely was a repeat offender whose violent history included other subway assaults.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Repeat offender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repeat%20offender. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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