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- noun An
incidence of manycrimes within a relatively short period of time.
Etymologies
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Examples
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The Tories said the figures showed the Government’s skewed sense of priorities at a time when a recession crimewave is taking hold.
Blogs Are For Dogs (2) « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2009
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"The crimewave is the work of common criminals, nothing more," said Reyes, speaking via cell phone from San Pedro Sulu, Honduras 'largest city.
In These Times 2009
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The big retailers made some bogus claims about an online "crimewave" that necessitated such legislation.
Techdirt 2009
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The big retailers made some bogus claims about an online "crimewave" that necessitated such legislation.
Techdirt 2009
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Even if you have a big hit record like 'P. I.M.P. they still want the 'crimewave' record.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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The big retailers made some bogus claims about an online "crimewave" that necessitated such legislation.
Techdirt 2009
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Even if you have a big hit record like 'P. I.M.P. they still want the 'crimewave' record.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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The big retailers made some bogus claims about an online "crimewave" that necessitated such legislation.
Techdirt 2008
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The big retailers made some bogus claims about an online "crimewave" that necessitated such legislation.
Techdirt 2008
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The big retailers made some bogus claims about an online "crimewave" that necessitated such legislation.
Techdirt 2008
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