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[sen-tns] / ˈsɛn tns /




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Because he maintained his innocence and went to trial, he received a sentence disproportionate to his co-defendants, who pleaded guilty and acted as cooperating witnesses.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

The two roads warranted just a sentence in Plaid's election manifesto, just like a new 20mph law in Labour's plans in 2021.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

He said that he hopes to be released in July, when he finishes serving his five-year sentence for contempt, public disorder and desecrating national symbols.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

But the Supreme Court left that question unanswered, and prosecutors doubted they could secure murder convictions against Law, Currie said, stressing he will still be given a significant sentence.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“See? She did not forget!” she thought, but her excitement was dashed in the next sentence.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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