jail cell
Example Sentences
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The single-room unit is a long way from perfect -- he says it has the air of a "jail cell" -- but it's a huge improvement on sleeping in his car.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
“You’re going to get people like Estelle,” he said, “who haven’t meant to do anything wrong, getting detained in a jail cell in Michigan.”
From Salon • May 14, 2026
The cellmate, Nicholas Tartaglione, briefly shared a Manhattan jail cell with Epstein.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
In the intervening weeks, he held interviews and wrote letters from his jail cell, denouncing slavery and captivating the country with his dedication and resolve.
From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026
“Yeah,” another chimes in, “what’s the inside of a jail cell look like? Is it like on TV? Is the toilet just, like, sitting there, where everyone can see?”
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
