prison term
Example Sentences
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A Brazilian woman has received a suspended prison term for going to BTS K-pop star Jungkook's house repeatedly despite warnings to stay away - even ringing the doorbell 133 times on one such visit.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
And it can lead to a 15-year prison term, he added.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
He was remanded in custody following the plea and could face a lengthy prison term when he is sentenced on 23 June.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
But landing in Eswatini was like turning back the clock to his prison term, Rom said.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
There was nothing official about that date, just a chance remark by Mrs. Floor to the effect that six months was the usual prison term for ration-card offenders.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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