in jail
Example Sentences
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Taylor Grundy, 22, of Gosport, was handed two and a half years in jail.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
He remains in jail and his case is next expected to be dealt with in September.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
He is set to be sentenced on Sept. 1 and faces up to 10 years in jail, the Justice Department said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
The former head of China's famous Shaolin Temple - known as the birthplace of kung fu - has been sentenced to 24 years in jail for crimes including embezzlement and bribery.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
After her stretch in jail, most folks would not have blamed Fannie if she gave up fighting for poor workers.
From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell
