- past participle of incarcerate.
- past tense form of incarcerate.
incarcerated
Example Sentences
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In court, Zambada’s defense recognized that he will spend the rest of his life incarcerated but requested that he be sent to a prison that can handle his “age-related health issues.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
A decision has not yet been issued, meaning Combs will remain incarcerated while the appeal moves forward.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
Its founder Bob Fu welcomed his release, while noting that "countless" religious practitioners, including eight belonging to the Zion Church, remained incarcerated in China.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
“Most had been incarcerated and people always say it’s about the choices you make but I learned it’s not about choices, it’s about chances.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
When I arrived at Santa Rosa, I didn't encounter any staff who were people of color, although 70 percent of the men incarcerated there were black or brown.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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