prisoner

Example Sentences

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However, in December 2023, Saab was released from US custody as part of a prisoner exchange with Venezuela.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

"This is the first phase of the 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange," Zelensky said.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

He asked about Jordan's prisoner costume, and Jordan said Will told him he didn't need to dress up like a prisoner to look like a criminal.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The brief pause in fighting, as well as a planned prisoner exchange, will coincide with President Vladimir Putin’s plans for the country’s annual Victory Day parade in Moscow.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

At last, when the sun was low in the sky, a prisoner crew arrived with a great vat of some thick steamy substance that we gobbled ravenously.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom