jail cell
Example Sentences
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But the proceeding was reportedly postponed because the 64-year-old would not come out of his jail cell.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Epstein killed himself in a jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial, and his long-time associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, is serving a 20-year prison term.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
The single-room unit is a long way from perfect -- he says it has the air of a "jail cell" -- but it's a huge improvement on sleeping in his car.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
“You’re going to get people like Estelle,” he said, “who haven’t meant to do anything wrong, getting detained in a jail cell in Michigan.”
From Salon ● May 14, 2026
Looking through the numbers, Hugo could see the Station Inspector’s desk, and in the corner of the office, the cage of a small jail cell that sat waiting for any criminals caught in the station.
From "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick
