behind bars
Example Sentences
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Some of the appellants have already spent nearly five years behind bars.
From Barron's
He served 20 days in jail in that case late last year, making him the first post-war French leader to serve time behind bars, before his release pending appeal.
From Barron's
Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously adopted the law Thursday, providing hope that hundreds of political prisoners behind bars may be soon released.
From Barron's
However, Guanipa described the bill as a "flawed document" that excludes many Venezuelans who remain "unjustly" behind bars.
From BBC
Under South Korean law, prosecutors had three punishment options to recommend to the court: the death penalty or life behind bars with or without prison labor.
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