imprison
Example Sentences
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But the barrister asked the chairwoman of the inquiry to consider whether it is realistic that Calocane would have been prosecuted, convicted and imprisoned at that time while he was suffering with mental illness.
From BBC
Activists say some family members of those imprisoned in the facility have gone on hunger strike to demand the release of their relatives.
From BBC
At Tehran University of Medical Sciences, students held a march and a sit-in in solidarity with imprisoned students and other young detainees.
"The Turkish authorities are unfortunately continuing their efforts to further tarnish the country’s already grim record, where 27 journalists were imprisoned last year," RSF's Onderoglu said.
From Barron's
He declared himself a conscientious objector during World War II. He was imprisoned, abandoned by his family and returned to Birmingham only to be further ostracized.
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