imprisonment

Example Sentences

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If convicted in either court he faces life imprisonment without parole.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Seven of the defendants -- who include former intelligence agents, soldiers and businessmen -- risk life imprisonment.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Although criminal cases can sometimes lead to restitution, they tend to move more slowly, focus more on imprisonment than repayment and require a higher standard of proof.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

The committee stressed that it "must both remember and praise all BBC staff working in countries in which they and their families may be at risk of imprisonment or worse".

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

“So there are ironies piled on ironies. The remedy here is imprisonment, and prisons are the ultimate incubators of antisocial attitudes.”

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater