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parole

[puh-rohl] / pəˈroʊl /
VERB
discharge
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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California’s elderly parole program allows inmates 50 and older to qualify for a parole suitability hearing if they have been incarcerated for at least 20 continuous years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

He added that he hoped Quinn would not get parole and would ultimately serve a longer sentence than he had.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The 31 year sentence is the minimum term McCullagh must serve in custody before he can be considered for release by parole commissioners.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Customs and Border Protection spokesman said, “When someone with an expired parole leaves the country and tries to re-enter the US, they will be stopped in compliance with our laws and regulations.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

The judge accepted Ian's plea and then sentenced him to life with no parole.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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