prisoner

Example Sentences

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However, in December 2023, Saab was released from US custody as part of a prisoner exchange with Venezuela.

From Barron's • May 17, 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

The brief pause in fighting, as well as a planned prisoner exchange, will coincide with President Vladimir Putin’s plans for the country’s annual Victory Day parade in Moscow.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

At the end of October the total prisoner population was 8,394, it then dropped slightly as the early releases got under way before steadily rising - including surpassing previous record population highs.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

For if you win you remain his prisoner, and princes should avoid being left at the discretion of others as much as possible.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli