prisoner

Example Sentences

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So, why would an innocent prisoner seek compassionate release?

From Slate • May 29, 2026

The girl's mother told the BBC that her daughter was now a "prisoner in her own home".

From BBC • May 27, 2026

"After 88 days, it felt exactly like a prisoner being released after three months of imprisonment and seeing the sky for the first time."

From BBC • May 27, 2026

"Hopefully, it is the beginning of the end of a very long, deadly, and hard fought War," Trump posted on his Truth Social network, adding the ceasefire would be accompanied by a prisoner exchange.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

In a strange way, even though he is still a prisoner, Captain Smith seems to be winning the battle.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone