prisoner

Example Sentences

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However, some U.S. officials and lawmakers are worried about the stability of facilities across northeast Syria, where the SDF is guarding thousands of prisoners belonging to the so-called Islamic State group.

From The Wall Street Journal

Her barrister said Pinckard's "giving of cakes and sweets" was "naively and stupidly trying to make the lives of prisoners somewhat better".

From BBC

His son Ramon Guanipa said he receives dozens of messages and calls every day following the government's announcement of impending prisoner releases.

From Barron's

A French prosecutor Friday sought a one-year jail term for an Iranian woman accused of promoting "terrorism" online in a case linked to a possible prisoner swap with two French citizens.

From Barron's

If a prisoner understands the risk that they may die and has made their wishes clear, doctors will not give them food, even if it would save their life.

From BBC