prison term
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The court, however, sentenced her to a three-year prison term, with two of the years suspended.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
In the argot of the day, Flynn faced “morals charges” carrying a possible five-year prison term.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
He shook his head as he was taken away to begin another prison term.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
But far worse, the Justice Department has insisted on seeking a prison term of up to five years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Surely our prison term would have been up together.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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