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Recent Examples of incriminate The insinuation tapped into long-standing suspicions among conspiracy theorists and online sleuths that incriminating and sensitive files in the government’s possession have yet to be released. Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025 Simone catches Peter's attention and lures him from the house during a big gala and tells him on the beach that Michaela has an incriminating photograph of the two, which can be used as evidence to void their prenup. Francesca Gariano, People.com, 24 May 2025 Prosecutors argue that the audiotapes contain incriminating statements regarding Crawford's death. Corin Cesaric, People.com, 18 May 2025 James responded that the story stopped because he was instructed not to say anything that would incriminate himself. Doha Madani, NBC news, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for incriminate
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  • The Canadian model reportedly accused Renner at the time of dangerous drug use, threatening to kill her and firing a gun with their daughter Ava present, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.
    Jack Smart, People.com, 14 July 2025
  • An actor recently spoke out against a Mesa college professor under investigation after students accused him of encouraging women to strip for a class assignment.
    Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
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  • Malik Blanchard, 24, of Roselawn was indicted June 11 on murder charges in the death of Treasure Thomas, 22, on June 9 and the death of Jayshaun Cornelius, 17, on June 3.
    Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 11 July 2025
  • He was indicted on charges of murder, tampering with evidence, extreme cruelty to animals, escaping from the custody of an officer and criminal damage to property, officials said.
    Paloma Chavez July 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025

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“Incriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incriminate. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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