- plural of prisoner.
prisoners
Example Sentences
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The woman also criticised what she described as the "poor communication" with prisoners.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
The Sheriff’s Department typically houses mentally ill prisoners at the Twin Towers, but Magaña’s family claims he was not transferred to a specialized unit within the jail that deals with more challenging cases.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
Weaving together material adapted from several ancient Greek sources, Ferdia Lennon’s novel is a tragicomic reimagining of the experience of Athenian prisoners captured during the disastrous Sicilian Expedition of 415-13 B.C.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
South Korea said Thursday it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine in response to a deepening diplomatic row over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Two officers, one male, one female, were strolling the aisle between the benches while the prisoners bent to their tasks.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
