impunity
Example Sentences
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We stand firmly alongside him, and alongside all footballers who are forced to endure this abuse from anonymous accounts acting with apparent impunity.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026
However, someone who has amassed a vast fortune, especially through entrepreneurial skill, Mr. McGinnis argues, has greater freedom to act with impunity or champion unpopular causes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
The central question: Will there ever come a time when justice will prevail — and impunity will recede — in cases of Mexican journalists targeted by organized crime, corrupt politicians and others?
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026
"All this work aims to bring the stories of victims to the world, countering secrecy -- the oppressor’s strongest ally -- and challenging injustice and impunity," Turk said.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
"The honor of our House was at stake. I had no choice but to ride. No man sheds Lannister blood with impunity."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.