borstal
Example Sentences
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He's sent to borstal, which is a terrible thing for him.
From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2023
She feels that by reporting this or not lying for him for whatever – I don't think she imagines that he'll be going to borstal.
From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2023
The sort you'd see in a borstal probably.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2022
This format sees a brave/mad teacher volunteering to live with their most difficult pupil for a week in a bid to save them from borstal.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 27, 2010
"Welcome to borstal," she added, spraying bits of crisp out of her mouth like snowflakes.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
