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[im-priz-uhn] / ɪmˈprɪz ən /


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In the same exchange, Chopra took the conversation to a different level, writing: “Atoms galaxies mind body are hallucinations that imprison humanity. We have to get rid of 2000 years of human conditioning.”

From Salon • May 19, 2026

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

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

From Slate • Aug. 14, 2024

This was the practical thing to do, he hinted, to imprison the man rather than risk the anger of Haitians who were starting to lose confidence in Captain Carroll’s leadership.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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