serious violent crime

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• crime — 01. The [crime] rate in this country has more or less stayed constant for the last ten years or so. 02. Police believe the man suspected of robbing the bank today is responsible for a number of similar [crimes] which have been committed over the… …   Grammatical examples in English

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• Crime in the United Kingdom — describes acts of violent and non violent crime that take place within the United Kingdom. Courts and police systems are separated into three sections, based on differences within the judicial system of each nation: England and Wales, Scotland,… …   Wikipedia

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