borstal

Example Sentences

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He ended up getting sent to a borstal, a reformatory for young offenders.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2023

He's sent to borstal, which is a terrible thing for him.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2023

"This is an old one. We have been over it many times. Under the present circumstances it would be impossible to prevent borstal trainees who are admitted to G2 from coming into contact with Brady."

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2019

I'm also looking forward to 72 Miles, about a boy in rural Maharashtra who escapes borstal and falls in with a beggar woman and her family on his long walk home.

From The Guardian • Jul. 22, 2013

"Welcome to borstal," she added, spraying bits of crisp out of her mouth like snowflakes.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl