commit a crime

phrase

: to do something illegal
weapons used to commit crimes

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The defense said the state had no basis for a case, given the Kansas Bureau of Investigation had already ruled in its investigation of the incident that Fatherley didn’t commit a crime. — Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026 The driver was arrested on suspicion of financial elder abuse, attempted grand theft, conspiracy to commit a crime and fraud. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026 Kimberley DiDonato, 60, of Rose Township, was charged with one count each of election forgery and using a computer to commit a crime during April 2024. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 On Thursday, additional charges were added, according to the Del Norte Sheriff’s Office, including felony reckless possession of explosives, conspiracy to commit a crime and making destructive devices without permits. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commit a crime

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“Commit a crime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commit%20a%20crime. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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