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prisoners

NOUN
person jailed for crime; person kept against his or her will
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In the email to Lees, seen by the BBC, the officer writes the two prisoners can have their custodial terms reduced as they are serving a standard determinate sentence.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Still, the idea of American prisoners was deeply egregious to many.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

"There will be no more occupation, prisoners, subordination or tutelage," he said.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

Mr. Landor’s case is evidence it isn’t, and Congress can act for religious prisoners of all faiths.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

She wore the striped skirt and tunic of Plaszow’s female prisoners.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman



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