jail cell
Example Sentences
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The single-room unit is a long way from perfect -- he says it has the air of a "jail cell" -- but it's a huge improvement on sleeping in his car.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
“You’re going to get people like Estelle,” he said, “who haven’t meant to do anything wrong, getting detained in a jail cell in Michigan.”
From Salon • May 14, 2026
In the intervening weeks, he held interviews and wrote letters from his jail cell, denouncing slavery and captivating the country with his dedication and resolve.
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026
Even mainstream Epstein chroniclers, including the Miami Herald’s Julie K. Brown, no longer trust the official claim that he killed himself in his jail cell in 2019.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026
“You do know that banishment is much harder than any jail cell, don’t you?” he said.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
