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

On Thursday Judge Mills sentenced Evans to a jail sentence of six years and three months, Brock was handed seven years and two months, and Marl-Brock 54 months.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 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

Daedone spends hours meditating in jail each day, and teaches meditation to her fellow inmates, Bonjean said in court.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

He began to sweep with a wide broom while the radio poured forth sad songs about lonely highways, broken hearts, and jail.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary