imprisonment

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To the Argentine, the image of the maze inspired a sense of freedom, rather than imprisonment, because it evoked the concept of infinity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The fallout for Murdock, as seen in the episode, is his arrest and imprisonment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

A conviction carries fines of as much as $250,000 and imprisonment of up to two years.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

The junta offered to end her imprisonment at any time if she left the country permanently, but Suu Kyi refused and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize while detained in 1991.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

On the last night of her imprisonment, the queen could not sleep.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin