behind bars

Example Sentences

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"It brings great closure to everybody that this individual is behind bars," Garland said.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

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

The judge explained Bennett would serve at least two-thirds of his 30-year sentence behind bars.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

A second was sentenced to 15 months behind bars and barred from practicing for six years.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Whether at the Job Corps or behind bars, he had missed many of the milestones in her growing up.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore