in solitary
Example Sentences
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Marwan Barghouti is understood to have been kept in solitary confinement for the past two-and-a-half years.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Joseph replied, “I am currently in solitary but they got me a bible so i have been able to stay encouraged. Thanks for the encouraging message! it means a lot!”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
Yoon has been held in solitary confinement while fighting multiple criminal trials.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
He is in ill health and has spent most of the last five years in solitary confinement, the lone window fixed to block sunlight.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
He noted that a number of the accused had been held in solitary confinement for unconscionable lengths of time.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
