imprisonment

Example Sentences

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"As I have already said, no term of imprisonment or punishment could ever seem enough for what has happened."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Critics of conscription argued that forcing individuals into military service under threat of imprisonment was a clear example of involuntary servitude.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

If convicted in either court he faces life imprisonment without parole.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Although criminal cases can sometimes lead to restitution, they tend to move more slowly, focus more on imprisonment than repayment, and require a higher standard of proof.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Sometimes defenders have well over one hundred clients at a time; many of these clients are facing decades behind bars or life imprisonment.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander