behind bars
Example Sentences
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That hasn’t been too successful yet — emphasis on yet — but this is about much more than potentially putting Smith behind bars.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
If convicted, he could face around a decade behind bars, according to Turkish media calculations.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
Convicted nurse Colin Norris has spent 18 years behind bars.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Weinstein spoke at length with the Hollywood Reporter in March about carrying out his sentence and the possibility of dying behind bars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
His reports to the parole board could extend your time behind bars.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
