imprison

Example Sentences

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For her, too, the struggle was personal—her mother is a well-known activist who spent many years imprisoned.

From The Wall Street Journal

A mother interviewed by AFP near El Helicoide was overjoyed that her son, imprisoned inside, may soon be released under the law.

From Barron's

Even the Committee to Protect Journalists, an organization that monitors and honors reporters imprisoned by authoritarian government regimes overseas, felt compelled to weigh in on Lemon’s arrest.

From Los Angeles Times

They have criticised the "selective lifting of sanctions", saying they would "take no comfort" in China's decision while Lai remains imprisoned and Uyghurs continue to suffer.

From BBC

Of its 21 crew members, 18 were released after nine months, but three remain imprisoned, he said.

From BBC