prisoner

Example Sentences

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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

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

From BBC • May 27, 2026

He asked about Jordan's prisoner costume, and Jordan said Will told him he didn't need to dress up like a prisoner to look like a criminal.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

I saw her look at the other prisoner: the woman’s skin and eyes were a dull dark yellow.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom