bail

Example Sentences

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He then posted $100,000 bail and was released, according to the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

He is being held on $6 million bail and is expected to appear at an arraignment hearing Monday at the Pomona Courthouse, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

He borrowed another $16,000 from his brother-in-law to post bail.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The Metropolitan Police arrested Dr Rahmeh Aladwan at her home address in Pilning, South Gloucestershire, earlier for allegedly breaching bail conditions imposed following previous arrests.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

He looked over at me, his eyes bugging, begging me to bail him out.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds