bars

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The posts have since been taken down with and the MoJ have said any offender caught with a phone in prison will face punishment, which could include additional time behind bars.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

The ordinance bars city employees from seeking out information about an individual’s citizenship or immigration status unless it is needed to provide a city service.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

They wanted candy bars and grabbed them off the shelf and mimed taking bites.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

A breakfast of power bars or muffins and a coffee with milk and sugar is also high in calories and low in nutrients.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 21, 2026

Jeremy reached through the bars to scratch behind Pete's ears.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville