bail

Example Sentences

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He is being held on $6 million bail and is expected to appear at an arraignment hearing Monday at the Pomona Courthouse, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

He then posted $100,000 bail and was released, according to the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Lord Mandelson was released on bail by the Met Police in February after his arrest in north London.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

He borrowed another $16,000 from his brother-in-law to post bail.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

A hero would simply take off his hat and bail, so that’s what Alex did.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr