imprisonment

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Seven of the defendants -- who include former intelligence agents, soldiers and businessmen -- risk life imprisonment.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 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

Authorities have warned that sharing unverified footage of the conflict online could lead to heavy fines or imprisonment.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Even in church, a place where many people seek solace in times of grief and sorrow, families often keep secret the imprisonment of their children or relatives.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander