prisoner

Example Sentences

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The building is Victorian and conditions are basic, but for a high-profile prisoner who needs separation from the general population and a safe, stable environment, Dumfries is the obvious fit.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

So, why would an innocent prisoner seek compassionate release?

From Slate • May 29, 2026

The bigtime journalist Tyler, it seems, is in Khartoum, awaiting an interview with a Sudanese prisoner of war, part of his research for a new book.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Social workers also learned the woman was caring for the prisoner's XL bully dog and had twice taken the child to visit the prisoner, who had begun referring to him as his "stepson".

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Duke was captured after the battle of Richmond and spent a few months as a prisoner before being released at war’s end.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson