imprisonment

Example Sentences

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At Leicester Crown Court on Tuesday, John was sentenced to a total of 15 years imprisonment with an extended licence of two years.

From BBC • May 16, 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 fallout for Murdock, as seen in the episode, is his arrest and imprisonment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

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

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Supreme Court announced its decision: Life imprisonment without parole sentences imposed on children convicted of non-homicide crimes is cruel and unusual punishment and constitutionally impermissible.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson