prisoner

Example Sentences

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Determined to set things right, Kornev insists on seeing the prisoner, Stepniak, only to discover how difficult such a seemingly straightforward request proves to be.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The alleged TdA members were later transferred from El Salvador to Venezuela in a prisoner swap.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Humphrey, the Court said a prisoner named Roy Heck couldn’t seek monetary damages for what he claimed was an unconstitutional manslaughter conviction, without first getting it overturned or impugned in some way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Directed by Bille August, this ‘Masterpiece’ adaptation of the Alexandre Dumas classic stars Sam Claflin as the wronged seaman and Jeremy Irons as his friend and fellow prisoner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

He waved a wing in farewell, calling out to the prisoner, “Getta good sleep, mouseworm. Thinka way to get more gift for Majesty, hahahahaha!”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques