imprisonment

Example Sentences

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She said people could be found in contempt of court, punishable by up to two years imprisonment, for comments which prejudice proceedings.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

To the Argentine, the image of the maze inspired a sense of freedom, rather than imprisonment, because it evoked the concept of infinity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The Chinese natives are currently incarcerated at the Ventura County Main Jail and the Todd Road Jail, respectively, and face up to four years’ imprisonment followed by two years of probation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

A conviction carries fines of as much as $250,000 and imprisonment of up to two years.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

On June 21, 1926, Burkhart was sentenced to life imprisonment and hard labor.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann