confinement

Example Sentences

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“It’s like being in solitary confinement,” said Robert Hilton, a retired teacher who evacuated in January but returned when he found that his house had defied the odds.

From Los Angeles Times

He has reportedly been held in solitary confinement.

From BBC

Once that confinement breaks down, the built-up tension is released and the metal rearranges into its usual crystalline form.

From Science Daily

Former ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ star Jen Shah has been moved from a federal prison into a community confinement program after serving less than half of her sentence for defrauding thousands of people.

From Los Angeles Times

Japaridze, like all the jailed politicians, is held in solitary confinement.

From BBC