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bail

[beyl] / beɪl /


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Appeared in the April 30, 2026, print edition as 'Crypto Rushes to Bail Out Lender'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Bail is also often denied in NSL cases and that was the case with Lai too, despite rights groups and Lai's children raising concerns about his deteriorating health.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

Bail, though, didn’t originate as a smart incentive structure to ensure court appearances.

From Salon • Sep. 20, 2025

Bail agents collect and upfront premiums typically of about 10% of the bail — $10,000 on a $100,000 bail.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025

Anyway, they had the sense to leave before the Big Bail, and beat the rush.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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