prisoner

Example Sentences

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This is the second mass prisoner release this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The lead officer tries to talk to the prisoner to calm things down and the use of pain-inducing techniques is removed completely.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Humphrey, the Court said a prisoner named Roy Heck couldn’t seek monetary damages for what he claimed was an unconstitutional manslaughter conviction, without first getting it overturned or impugned in some way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

"You rejoice and cry, and you tremble inside from the emotion -- seeing those eyes that are both sad and joyful and filled with tears," she told AFP during a recent prisoner exchange.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Squeals and yells came from inside the pocket, and the pocket shook as the furious little prisoner fought to get out.

From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl