contraband
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But it was clear from that first night on that many men chose to have a contraband phone, accepting the risk in large part to keep in touch with their families.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Gen. Rob Bonta accused the Sheriff’s Department of failing to screen jail staff for contraband and offering inadequate training to prevent overdose deaths.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
The US Navy later said it would also block ships suspected of carrying "contraband" including oil, weapons and nuclear material linked to Iran -- regardless of their location.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
The US Navy has also said it will intercept ships it suspects of carrying "contraband" including oil, petroleum products, weapons, munitions and nuclear material linked to Iran.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
Newspapers were more valuable to political prisoners than gold or diamonds, more hungered for than food or tobacco; they were the most precious contraband on Robben Island.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing contraband
Against All Odds: Contra and Counter
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Excerpts from "To Kill a Mockingbird"
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