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[im-priz-uhn] / ɪmˈprɪz ən /


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Mitsotakis, who notes the fraud began before he came to power in 2019, has vowed to imprison the "thieves" responsible and to reclaim the funds.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In America, we don’t imprison people for violating rules that were never written.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

To be clear, Marchan has already stated that he does not intend to imprison the president-elect.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025

There must be no doubt that our federal government lacks the power to imprison someone for criticizing government officials.

From Slate • Aug. 14, 2024

Milo was dumfounded when he stepped down to the ground and found a contingent of armed M.P.’s waiting to imprison the German pilots and confiscate their planes.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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