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

Woods, a 15-time major winner, was kept in jail for eight hours after the incident - the minimum allowed under state law - before being released on bail.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The boy was released on bail on the condition he does not enter any Boots or Holland & Barrett store in England or Wales unless accompanied by a family member.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

We were waiting for Brick, but I was about ready to bail on meeting up with the guys and find a quiet place, just the two of us.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon