rapist

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Recent Examples of rapist Just like in the Book of Genesis, Satan often takes the form of snakes and reptiles in her songs, as well as rapist, pillager, boyfriend, and, quite often, Amos herself. Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 30 Apr. 2026 Consequently, the rapist, who was convicted in 1992, was released from prison. Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026 In another Arlington County case, a child rapist self-deported and thus escaped prosecution. Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026 No one wants a child rapist on the streets, but the issue is more complicated than one case, argues columnist Anita Chabria. Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rapist
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Noun
  • The animal pads beside her, companion and protector, its golden eyes scanning the landscape around them for predators or potential dangers, as it has been trained to do.
    Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
  • The fossil record rarely preserves direct evidence of predator-prey interactions.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • The show is inspired by the true story of the man who became known as ‘Ireland’s most polite bank robber,’ and The Irish Independent podcast of the same name.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 May 2026
  • An alleged bank robber was taken into custody in Allegheny County thanks to a third grader's homework assignment, authorities said.
    Patrick Damp, CBS News, 14 May 2026

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“Rapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapist. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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