in solitary
Example Sentences
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At times she was able to meet other NLD officials and selected diplomats, but during the early years she was often in solitary confinement.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Seven years later, Gonzales was transferred to Pelican Bay State Prison’s Security Housing Unit, then the most restrictive facility in California, where he was held in solitary confinement for about 25 years.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026
For the last five years, he has been held in solitary confinement at a maximum security prison - a detention his son believes is causing his health to "tremendously suffer".
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
Lai’s lawyers say he has several chronic health conditions and suffers from being in solitary confinement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
Mama was so upset about Minerva being in solitary, I decided not to bring up the way I’ve been feeling and worry her even more.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
