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

"This is an old one. We have been over it many times. Under the present circumstances it would be impossible to prevent borstal trainees who are admitted to G2 from coming into contact with Brady."

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2019

Smith's prison is literal – the Essex borstal – and though running gives him a sense of freedom, the only way he can express it is by deliberately losing.

From The Guardian • Jun. 5, 2010

"Welcome to borstal," she added, spraying bits of crisp out of her mouth like snowflakes.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl