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[sen-tns] / ˈsɛn tns /




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In April, a US appeals court heard arguments to overturn his prison sentence but has not yet issued a decision.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

Donaldson was previously told by judge Paul Ramsey that the sentence would be a lengthy one.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

The researchers found that neural activity also carried information that could be used to predict upcoming words in a sentence.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026

Lawyers for the Alexanders argued that a sentence of 15 years, the mandatory minimum required by law, in prison was sufficient.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

In his notebooks, there’s a strange sentence: “Find Ingil and tell him that you will wait for him at Amor and that you will go to him at Ilopan.”

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

His sentences are complicated, lyrical and hauntingly abrupt.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Monday's second stage begins the process of releasing batches of offenders serving increasingly long sentences - culminating next June with those serving more than 12 years.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Over the past 50 years, all prisoners who received death sentences were convicted of murder, though capital punishment was also used for rape convictions before that.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

The past is never dead, perhaps, but if it’s only sleeping, sentences like this won’t wake it up.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

All three had come to the end of their sentences and would soon be released.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

Holmes was convicted in 2022 of defrauding investors in her failed blood-testing company and sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

The former girlfriend of Jesus Gerardo, who is accused of leading the attack, was sentenced to 20 years in prison in November for her role.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

In 2023, US journalist Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia on espionage charges, later sentenced to 16 years in prison before being released in a 2024 prisoner swap.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

Its unveiling on Monday is the clearest indication so far of Kabila's direct involvement in an armed movement a year after he was sentenced to death in absentia for treason.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

“Actually,” Junior says, “he getting sentenced later today. That news report was from last night. Another report said his trial starts at nine a.m. It’s around five in the morning now.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

The 63-year-old, who has been held in Maghaberry Prison awaiting sentencing, is seeking to appeal his convictions.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

“I am going to appeal this case for sure,” Davis told the judge before his sentencing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

"While nothing can bring Richard back, we hope that today's sentencing outcome can provide a little comfort to those who loved him, and will go some way to seeing justice served."

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

The sensational trial of Holmes ended in her 2022 sentencing to more than 11 years in prison for fraud and conspiracy.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

And there were guys in prison clothes who hadn't made bail after their arrest and were now awaiting sentencing.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos


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