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Recent Examples of gangsterism
Plot summary The movie is set in Chicago in the 1930s, a time of economic deprivation and bold gangsterism and outlawry.
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Alison Eldridge, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Feb. 2026
Alison Eldridge, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gangsterism
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Standing in the jury box in orange jail attire, Marglli Gallego, 44, pleaded guilty to racketeering and grand-theft charges.—
Grethel Aguila,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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The rising hospitality star ended up partnering with notorious impresario Chris Paciello (later convicted of racketeering) to open Liquid, an instant hit with the likes of Madonna, Naomi Campbell and Donatella Versace.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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The checkered reputation of fan behavior dates to the days of England’s worst episodes of hooliganism in the 1970s and 80s.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Defuse hooliganism with grace, song, and love.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2026
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From boardroom to drug reps, Purdue Pharma was shot through with criminality.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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It is designed to tell a comprehensive story of enterprise criminality, not to disrupt the next retaliatory shooting.—
Andrew S. Boutros,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Hutson was indicted on 14 counts of malfeasance in office and four counts of conspiracy to commit malfeasance in office.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson faces a 30-count grand jury indictment, charging her with malfeasance, obstruction of justice and falsifying public records.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Plot summary The movie is set in Chicago in the 1930s, a time of economic deprivation and bold gangsterism and outlawry.—
Alison Eldridge,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Feb. 2026
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The evidence relating to these crimes was of special interest, given that Kirwan’s murder and Gately’s surveillance are also part of the charge against Kinahan.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Butts is charged with one count of false pretenses ($100,000 or more), three counts of false pretenses ($50,000 or more but less than $100,000), two counts of false pretenses ($20,000 or more but less than $50,000), 12 counts of identity theft, and two counts of using a computer to commit a crime.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Gangsterism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gangsterism. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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