prison

Example Sentences

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He faces 20 years to life in state prison and is scheduled to appear at an April 27 sentencing hearing, according to the release.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The plan has been met with scepticism by a number of politicians in California, with questions raised about the final cost of the project and the challenges of running Alcatraz as an active prison.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The budget proposal described the project as a “state-of-the-art secure prison facility.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The defendants, who are yet to enter their pleas, could face life in prison if convicted.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

So next I search for how to find a person in prison.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko