prison
Example Sentences
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He spent just over a year in prison starting in 2009, according to court and prison records.
From MarketWatch
Trial judge Mr Justice Moses handed Huntley two life terms and ruled that he would serve a minimum of 40 years in prison before being considered for release.
From BBC
The were each handed a 12-month prison term suspended for a year.
From BBC
"Right now everything here is suppressed, everything is persecuted, people are sitting in prisons."
From Barron's
The force also previously confirmed a police investigation is under way and that detectives are liaising with staff at the prison.
From BBC
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