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bail

[beyl] / beɪl /


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Tritta was arrested before being released on police bail, with strict conditions not to either contact the girl or visit her home.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Kyodo News reported that the person has been released only on bail and has been charged with security-related offences and is expected to stand trial.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Sharp, who remains in custody without bail, is scheduled to be sentenced on May 5.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

It would also likely force Riyadh to spend billions of dollars to bolster defenses and bail out already-limping projects, further straining a budget that’s faced growing deficits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“Dude, today is one huge dark bright side. Why’d you bail on the party car?”

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera




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