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Recent Examples of noncriminal
Timberlake agreed to give a public safety announcement against the perils of drunken driving as part of the plea deal that knocked down his initial misdemeanor charge to a noncriminal traffic violation.
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ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
An Immigration and Custom Enforcement report earlier this month listed its population at 1,153 — of which 828 people were listed as noncriminal detainees.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
The current use of Whren in the immigration context takes these abuses further yet, singling out people not on suspicion of criminal behavior but for noncriminal immigration enforcement.
—Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Wyatt was issued a noncriminal traffic citation earlier this year and fired in April for the crash.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
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ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
An Immigration and Custom Enforcement report earlier this month listed its population at 1,153 — of which 828 people were listed as noncriminal detainees.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
The current use of Whren in the immigration context takes these abuses further yet, singling out people not on suspicion of criminal behavior but for noncriminal immigration enforcement.
—Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
Wyatt was issued a noncriminal traffic citation earlier this year and fired in April for the crash.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncriminal
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The Sun forms a cazimi with Mercury in Taurus in your 9th House of Perspective, bringing a powerful insight around travel, education, publishing, legal matters, or a goal that stretches your worldview.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Murdaugh, the scion of a prominent South Carolina legal dynasty, was convicted in March 2023 in the murder of his 22-year-old son, Paul, and his wife, Margaret.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Federal officials claim Good used her vehicle to interfere with a lawful operation, while local activists dispute that account.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Perez said such relief is highly discretionary and varies by state, and even if granted, additional immigration proceedings would be required before any lawful return.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Drugmakers argue that the additional patents protect legitimate innovations and help fund future research and development.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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The reality is that Achane’s workload might increase significantly this season, considering offensive standouts such as wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are gone, leaving Achane as the only legitimate scoring threat.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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The device’s lithium battery exceeded the maximum allowable size, so the customer was asked to remove it.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Regulation should narrow allowable markets and treat them closer to gambling, with strict limits and disclosures.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Federal officers also used excessive force to detain people, including chokeholds and restraints that are not permissible under Illinois or federal law.—
Edwin C. Yohnka,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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The courts have occasionally ruled that prior restraint over news coverage of criminal proceedings is permissible in order to protect a defendant’s Sixth Amendment right to a fair trial.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 Apr. 2026
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But the first-ever authorized project about Ali’s life is a serious affair.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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On April 26, the suspect followed an authorized vehicle onto the property, but was again halted by officers.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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Their frustration is justifiable.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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The term midlist, in contrast, is reserved for new books for which publication seems economically justifiable but are not otherwise expected to become fast-selling bestsellers, and indeed, most new books end up being on the midlist.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Noncriminal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncriminal. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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