gulag
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
As dark as the novel becomes, “the real darkness of the gulag there was so bleak that I had to cut it out,” the author has said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
If it is able to bring him back stateside, that is a de facto admission that it does indeed on some fundamental level retain custody of the people it’s sent to this gulag.
From Slate • Apr. 8, 2025
The weakness of the regime, to the point that it collapsed like a soggy paper bag, was disguised by the fearsome and repressive gulag it still maintained.
From BBC • Dec. 9, 2024
In July 2022, when Griner was sentenced to her nine-year prison sentence, she was transferred to a repurposed Soviet-era gulag in Mordovia in October.
From Salon • May 3, 2024
Gular suture: the line of division between the gulag or throat and the gene or cheeks.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
Vocabulary lists containing gulag
Russia - Middle School and High School
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
2015 Spelling Bee - Words from Round 2
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Vocabulary of Soviet-Era Nostalgia & Cold War Spy Words
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
