behind bars
Example Sentences
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And those who are no longer behind bars are often subject to gag orders, travel bans and orders to periodically appear in court.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Prekoski argued for Peterson to sentence his client to between 14 and 20 years behind bars, saying that the maximum prison term likely would mean O’Connor would die “in a cage.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
The money, in their view, not only has to make up for mounting legal fees, but lost income, tainted reputations, fractured families, and years spent behind bars.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
"The relief I feel knowing that he will remain behind bars is hard to put into words," the wife of former prime minister Boris Johnson wrote on X.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
His reports to the parole board could extend your time behind bars.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
