in prison
Example Sentences
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Now, however, U.S. attorneys’ offices are taking a different approach, pursuing prosecutions that could result in prison terms or deportation.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
The couple denied involvement in the plot, but were both eventually sentenced to 30 years in prison.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge P. Tamu Usher said she considered Jester’s age and difficult upbringing when deciding how much time he should serve in prison.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Mihai, 31, and Dumitru, 30, were both sentenced to 17 years in prison at Oxford Crown Court.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
“I have a sister in prison here in Amsterdam. I was wondering if . . . I don’t think she’s well.”
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
