behind bars

Example Sentences

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Kornev’s tragedy is that, while he may not be behind bars, he can’t see the prison he’s trapped in.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

He spent more than a year behind bars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

"We have a history of brilliant law enforcement cooperation to put the criminal smuggling gangs where they belong – behind bars," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Some of the appellants have already spent nearly five years behind bars.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

While I have always enjoyed gardening, it was not until I was behind bars that I was able to tend my own garden.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela