in solitary
Example Sentences
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Lindsay spent an initial 57 days of detention in solitary confinement in the city of Kerman.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Seven years later, Gonzales was transferred to Pelican Bay State Prison’s Security Housing Unit, then the most restrictive facility in California, where he was held in solitary confinement for about 25 years.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026
The 78-year-old publisher has already served years in solitary confinement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
Lai was kept in solitary confinement at his own request to avoid harassment, prosecutors said.
From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026
The island homes were damp and moss covered and lay in solitary fields and vales of alfalfa, feed corn, and strawberries.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
