prisoner

Example Sentences

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Her parents or moshom brought her meals and left them outside her door as if she were a prisoner, but she wasn’t.

From Literature

"Slap them with a small fine if you must but free the prisoners who clearly meant no harm. Be fair and lenient with people who genuinely support the UAE. Let it be over," she wrote.

From BBC

Determined to set things right, Kornev insists on seeing the prisoner, Stepniak, only to discover how difficult such a seemingly straightforward request proves to be.

From Los Angeles Times

Taylor said the song was inspired by performing concerts for prisoners, some of his favorite gigs.

From Los Angeles Times

Belarus has released dozens of prisoners in recent months, largely due to US efforts, including 250 earlier this month.

From Barron's