borstal

Example Sentences

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She feels that by reporting this or not lying for him for whatever – I don't think she imagines that he'll be going to borstal.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2023

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

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2023

It is 60 years since Alan Sillitoe's famous anti-hero, Colin Smith, failed to cross the finish line in defiance of the expectations of the governor of his borstal, played by Michael Redgrave.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2022

This format sees a brave/mad teacher volunteering to live with their most difficult pupil for a week in a bid to save them from borstal.

From The Guardian • Oct. 27, 2010

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

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl