on probation
Example Sentences
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He reached a plea deal and was put on probation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
This will mean more responsibility on probation staff.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
The other charges were dismissed and Paul, who was put on probation, submitted a plea of abeyance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2026
What if a defendant is still on probation when he seeks prospective relief?
From Slate ● Jan. 8, 2026
Under the new policy, a school with low reading scores would be placed on probation and face the threat of being shut down, its staff to be dismissed or reassigned.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
