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incarcerate

[in-kahr-suh-reyt, in-kahr-ser-it, -suh-reyt] / ɪnˈkɑr səˌreɪt, ɪnˈkɑr sər ɪt, -səˌreɪt /


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Arleo, the federal judge in Newark, N.J., said she had no power to review or oversee the bankruptcy process or incarcerate individuals unless they are charged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

President Bukele made the offer to incarcerate deportees and prisoners from the US at the Cecot during a recent visit to the Central American nation by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2025

States that build more prisons incarcerate more people.

From Slate • Jul. 30, 2024

We can’t arrest, incarcerate and punish our way out of this complex problem.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2024

“I see they spared no expense to incarcerate us,” I say.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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