prisoner
Example Sentences
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The plan would lead to what Rubio called "a process of reconciliation", including amnesties for opposition forces, the release of political prisoners and the rebuilding of civil society.
From BBC
It was widely believed that the soldiers posted at Rezang La had either run away from the battle or had been taken as prisoners of war.
From BBC
Freddy Guevara, a member of Machado’s coalition who was a political prisoner for some three years in Venezuela, said he is still hopeful.
Families of prisoners and some former prisoners report that conditions inside the jails are inhumane.
They were approached by prisoners who told them disturbing things.
From Los Angeles Times
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