freed

Example Sentences

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After nearly a week in detention—and a public outcry—she was freed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

He was freed on medical parole two months into his term.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

He was freed at 1:17 p.m. that afternoon, according to jail records.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

He was due to be freed in November 2023 after serving half of his 26-year jail sentence for manslaughter, but his release was blocked by the government.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

On Saturday afternoons, when they were freed from the language, Berlin and a few others joined the Youth Patrol.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith