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in jail



ADJECTIVE
jailed
Synonyms


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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




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