jail cell
Example Sentences
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But the proceeding was reportedly postponed because the 64-year-old would not come out of his jail cell.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Epstein killed himself in a jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial, and his long-time associate, Ghislaine Maxwell, is serving a 20-year prison term.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
The single-room unit is a long way from perfect -- he says it has the air of a "jail cell" -- but it's a huge improvement on sleeping in his car.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
“You’re going to get people like Estelle,” he said, “who haven’t meant to do anything wrong, getting detained in a jail cell in Michigan.”
From Salon ● May 14, 2026
Later, I’m in the jail cell room, fetching my portfolio, waiting for Guillermo, who needed to run an errand, when Oscar, once again buttoned and zipped, with camera at the ready, sticks his head in.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
