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
During his imprisonment, the guards discovered a book and some letters he had been writing.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
Most adults convicted of the kinds of crimes with which Trina, Ian, and Antonio were charged are not sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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