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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a high crime" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in legal or political contexts, often referring to serious offenses that may warrant impeachment or severe penalties.
Example: "The committee found that the actions of the official constituted a high crime, justifying further investigation."
Alternatives: "serious offense" or "major crime".
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Louisiana is poor, and has a high crime rate.
How exactly would Kavanaugh define a high crime area?
Venezuela has also struggled with a high crime rate.
"It has a high crime rate relative to what?
Did Clinton commit a high crime or misdemeanor?
"It was blighted; there was a high crime rate," she said.
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Or a high-crime neighborhood?
The fact that the respondent carried his gun in a high-crime area is irrelevant.
"If there's a high-crime neighborhood, you don't fire the police officers.
Woodside is "definitely not a high-crime area," Captain Thomas, the precinct commander, said.
The Sousa principal feared for his young teacher's safety in a high-crime area.
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