probation
Example Sentences
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He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 18 months probation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
The offences were described as "despicable" by the probation service.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Because she’s on pretrial probation, the federal government has seized her passport.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
The disciplinary stipulation approved by the State Bar Court on April 6 calls for a one-year period of probation with conditions including a 30-day suspension of Ardestani’s license.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
He sentenced Claudette to pay a small fine and kept her on probation in the custody of her parents.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
Vocabulary lists containing probation
"The Tragedy of Macbeth," Vocabulary from Act 3
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