imprison

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Mitsotakis, who notes the fraud began before he came to power in 2019, has vowed to imprison the "thieves" responsible and to reclaim the funds.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In America, we don’t imprison people for violating rules that were never written.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

The NCA operation will aim to imprison more perpetrators of child sexual abuse, protect more victims and improve how local police forces investigate such crimes, the Home Office said.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2025

The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 allows the president to arrest, imprison or deport immigrants from a country considered an enemy of the U.S. during wartime.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2024

Well, according to Charles “Chip” Pashayan, Bobby’s pro bono lawyer, the Treasury Department could and would fine and imprison him.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady