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prisoner

[priz-uh-ner, priz-ner] / ˈprɪz ə nər, ˈprɪz nər /
NOUN
person jailed for crime; person kept against his or her will
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Considered a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International, Rivera was barred from seeing his family and denied the right to a defense during his detention.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The violin in Baerwald’s hands was the one his German-Jewish grandfather played as a Japanese prisoner of war in the Bandō camp at Tokushima during World War I. “It’s a very serviceable violin,” Baerwald notes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

So, why would an innocent prisoner seek compassionate release?

From Slate • May 29, 2026

He asked about Jordan's prisoner costume, and Jordan said Will told him he didn't need to dress up like a prisoner to look like a criminal.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Chief Powhatan refused to give in to the hostage takers’ demands, and Pocahontas remained a prisoner.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone




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