solitary confinement
Example Sentences
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The judge erred in finding there was a substantial chance Patterson would be held in solitary confinement for years to come, and this "infected" his decision, the prosecution argued.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Prison staff reportedly separated the two men and Combs was placed in solitary confinement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Now that he was out of solitary confinement, Havens’ interest in gang politics had disappeared.
From Slate ● May 2, 2026
Lindsay and Craig say that conditions in Evin prison are better than solitary confinement, but are still tough.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
In the old days there were few such inmates, and often they would be sent to solitary confinement, known as the Special Housing Unit or the Box.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
