bias crimes

Definition of bias crimesnext
plural of bias crime

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bias crimes
Noun
  • Casap may never change after ‘horrific’ crimes First-degree intentional homicide carries a mandatory life sentence.
    Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
  • In his post on Tuesday, the governor compared the case of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who is serving a nine-year prison sentence, to that of a former state lawmaker who was recently sentenced to probation and community service after being convicted of one of the same crimes.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • No man’s land Remarkably, all of this has been happening in a regulatory vacuum and with technology that is known to make errors.
    Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Documents released since December have included redaction errors, leaked victim identities, and ongoing complaints of mishandling by department officials.
    Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Many of those with convictions are for minor offenses, including traffic violations.
    Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Attorney General Ken Paxton warned the Austin Independent School District that it could be fined $5,000 daily for alleged violations of Texas' new bathroom bill.
    Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Serial killers grab hold of the public’s attention with their horrific misdeeds and never let go.
    Diane Garrett, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The victim’s statue later comes to life and sets him on fire while demons drag him to Hell for his misdeeds.
    Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Bias crimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bias%20crimes. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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