probation
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But the school declined to expel or suspend the graduate student, and instead ordered a written reprimand, a reflection essay, and two months of disciplinary probation just before he graduated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
But some victims have questioned how they will be protected, while a probation worker told the BBC that managing the influx of offenders may be "just too much".
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Ryden Lapcevich, the younger brother of Bryant driver Treyten Lapcevich, was fined $500 and placed on probation through Dec. 31, 2027.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
In addition, Brad Housewright and Chase Burrow were each fined $250 and placed on the same probation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Although “debtor’s prison” is illegal in all states, many states use the threat of probation or parole revocation as a debt-collection tool.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
"We need make sure our communities are safe and criminals are taken back to prison when they break the terms of their probations," her eldest daughter Jess said.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2025
Documents may include formal accusations, which detail allegations of gross negligence and other violations; letters of reprimand; and disciplinary orders spelling out stipulated agreements, suspensions, revocations and probations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2021
Their protests earned them 12-month probations from the U.S.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 5, 2020
Penalties listed in the guide include team probations and suspension from post-season play.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 13, 2016
His invisible hand supported me; else I had sunk under so many probations.
From The Autobiography of Madame Guyon by Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte Guyon
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