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prison term

NOUN
time spent in prison
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He was remanded in custody following the plea and could face a lengthy prison term when he is sentenced on 23 June.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

But landing in Eswatini was like turning back the clock to his prison term, Rom said.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Coberg’s attorney had requested a two-year prison term.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

The length of the prison term is underlined so passengers don’t overlook the point.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

There was nothing official about that date, just a chance remark by Mrs. Floor to the effect that six months was the usual prison term for ration-card offenders.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom



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