probation
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Faye, who also gave evidence to the inquiry, wants to see more endometriosis friendly recognised employers, external and better protection for women with the condition in their probation periods.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
On Monday, a judge approved Xu’s petition to have his felony charge dismissed following the completion of his probation earlier this year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
He said probation had described O'Lali as having "a lack of victim empathy" and was considered to be at risk of further reoffending.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Upon appeal, Shanklin’s two-semester suspension from school and campus activities was lessened to four semesters of probation during which he could remain on campus.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
"Least till Ty'ree's twenty-five. It's like we're on probation for three more years."
From "Miracle's Boys" by Jacqueline Woodson
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
The terms of the probations haven’t been announced, however.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 12, 2015
A super prison would be "cheaper and better," but there are "risks about having a big institution that then becomes difficult to control," explains former Conservative prisons and probations minister, Crispin Blunt.
From BBC ● Jan. 11, 2013
She had never thought of probations, and examinations, and catechisms.
From A Daughter of the Land by Gene Stratton-Porter
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