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prisoners

NOUN
person jailed for crime; person kept against his or her will
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Karpenko was well-known for posting video interviews with Russian prisoners of war to his YouTube channel.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

The Sheriff’s Department typically houses mentally ill prisoners at the Twin Towers, but Magaña’s family claims he was not transferred to a specialized unit within the jail that deals with more challenging cases.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026

The SPS could not say how many prisoners had been affected but it is understood those in A and E halls had problems with their supplies.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

In a landmark case against authorities at the notorious Robben Island prison, Pillay secured the right for political prisoners to access legal representation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

“All prisoners must report for the count. If she’s sick she can register at sick call.”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom


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