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confinement

[kuhn-fahyn-muhnt] / kənˈfaɪn mənt /


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Both he and Brock reported extended solitary confinement stints—four months for Mock, seven for Brock.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

In a newly published paper in eLight, the same research team explains the origin of this extreme light confinement.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Goldman, now 73, said that despite the confinement, time went by quickly between the medical visits, keeping his journal and giving interviews.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

At times she was able to meet other NLD officials and selected diplomats, but during the early years she was often in solitary confinement.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

After communicating with Ian for several years, Baigre wrote the court and told the judge who sentenced Ian of her conviction that his sentence was too harsh and that his conditions of confinement were inhumane.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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