prisoner

Example Sentences

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Belarus has released dozens of prisoners in recent months, largely due to US efforts, including 250 earlier this month.

From Barron's

The alleged TdA members were later transferred from El Salvador to Venezuela in a prisoner swap.

From Barron's

Currently, the state spends money to send overflow prisoners to county jails, many of which are also packed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Two Afghan former prisoners held in Guantanamo Bay until 2017 were welcomed home in February last year, more than 20 years after they were first arrested.

From Barron's

A new pain-free technique for restraining prisoners is being introduced across Scotland's jails.

From BBC