jail

Example Sentences

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Eventually, that reality caught up to county prosecutors, who released Gonzalez after she spent two days in jail.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Because Mauldin himself was a soldier, Patton could have him court-martialed and put in jail.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

In the intervening weeks, he held interviews and wrote letters from his jail cell, denouncing slavery and captivating the country with his dedication and resolve.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

He was sentenced to a year of mental health counseling and jail time as a result.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Mom has never been in jail before, but Grandma Mae was always worried she’d end up there.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko