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probation

[proh-bey-shuhn] / proʊˈbeɪ ʃən /
NOUN
trial period
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The full series of Carl Frampton: On Probation will be available on BBC iPlayer from Monday 18 May with the first episode broadcast on BBC One NI at 22.40 BST the same day.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Hanratty added that the Probation Service recognised he suffers from anxiety.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Probation officers are responsible for checking that offenders are following the terms of their release from prison such as curfews, not taking drugs and wearing ankle tags that can restrict their movement.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Probation officials said they requested the court vacate the furlough program on March 6, but the request was not approved before Aguilar fled.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

"I almost feel as though we had been visited by the Probation Officer, or someone like that."

From The House of Torchy by Brown, Arthur William




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