rapist

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Recent Examples of rapist Advancements in ballistics analysis and cutting-edge DNA testing, combined with investigative genetic genealogy, were key to the breakthroughs, leading investigators across the country in their search for the serial killer and rapist. Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026 Court records show the male student admitted in text messages to being a rapist. Raheem Hosseini, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Feb. 2026 It’s mentioned later that the perpetrator was a rapist. Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 12 Feb. 2026 Prosecutors alleged in 2022 that Louise’s attacker was a serial rapist. Willoughby Mariano, ProPublica, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rapist
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Noun
  • This means predators such as birds, insects, and animals leave it alone.
    Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
  • This resembled the predator-prey systems seen in biology.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The full extent of the crime remains unclear, but police said the robbers stole cash and jewelry from the home.
    Francie Ebert, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Whether a man chose to use that pistol or meekly give up the money to a robber was up to him.
    Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2026

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“Rapist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/rapist. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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