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Meanings of serious crime in English

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Usage of serious crime in English
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Police said the operation was part of an investigation into serious crime.
The Irish Times
2
Our police investigation into this serious crime on Malaysian soil will continue.
Radio NZ
3
I shall only say it accused someone of a very serious crime.
Witch Week
4
They are among the youngest ever arrested for such a serious crime.
The Irish Times
5
I wouldn't have thought there was that much serious crime in Cardiff.
Slow decay
6
The Administration like to show a clean sheet as regards serious crime.
Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo
7
Are they not protecting one who is suspected of a serious crime?
Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo
8
That is evasion of the issue, quite a serious crime in intellectual terms.
The Irish Times
9
Police said the three suspects were being questioned at Antrim serious crime suite.
The Irish Times
10
The requirements will be legislated for through amendments in the serious crime bill.
The Guardian
11
Garda Inspectorate outlines how victims of serious crime have been ignored by gardaí
The Irish Times
12
The raids are part of their investigation into serious crime in the region.
The Irish Times
13
The suspect was detained by detectives from PSNI serious crime branch this morning.
The Irish Times
14
By law, these Roma cannot be deported, unless they commit a serious crime.
Reuters
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By law, the Roma cannot be deported, unless they commit a serious crime.
Reuters
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You suggest a serious crime was committed by one of your fellow Sisters?
Sisterhood of Dune
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Serious crime through the time
Serious crime across language varieties
Ireland
Common
New Zealand
Common
South Africa
Less common
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