borstal
Example Sentences
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He ended up getting sent to a borstal, a reformatory for young offenders.
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2023
He's sent to borstal, which is a terrible thing for him.
From Salon • Feb. 20, 2023
It is 60 years since Alan Sillitoe's famous anti-hero, Colin Smith, failed to cross the finish line in defiance of the expectations of the governor of his borstal, played by Michael Redgrave.
From BBC • Sep. 21, 2022
This format sees a brave/mad teacher volunteering to live with their most difficult pupil for a week in a bid to save them from borstal.
From The Guardian • Oct. 27, 2010
"Welcome to borstal," she added, spraying bits of crisp out of her mouth like snowflakes.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
