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inmate

[in-meyt] / ˈɪnˌmeɪt /
NOUN
patient
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Maria Tran worked at John George Psychiatric Pavilion and met the deputy after he brought an inmate there for an evaluation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

A two-year-old boy's adoption has been overturned after his adoptive mother failed to disclose she was in a relationship with an inmate at the prison where she worked.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

He said inmates reported that inmate group leaders were “always sending messages” up until election day, adding that they were too afraid to say much more.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

According to department data, half of the 46 inmate deaths recorded in 2025 were listed as natural.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

She wrote also with great pleasure of her brother’s being an inmate of Mr. Darcy’s house, and mentioned with raptures some plans of the latter with regard to new furniture.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen




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