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inmate

[in-meyt] / ˈɪnˌmeɪt /
NOUN
patient
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Ortiz was arraigned on Tuesday and is being held in a Los Angeles jail on bail of over $1.8 million, according to county inmate records and prosecutors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

As he reflected on his encounter with Orme on his return to Wales, Williams said he would continue to write to the inmate, in spite of the criticism.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

The inmate then can be released if the parole board determines they do not pose an unreasonable risk to public safety.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

The newly pardoned inmate was escorted to the captain’s office, where he used the captain’s phone to talk to Smith, his fellow pardon recipient, according to a source familiar with the situation.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

The guard, it is thought, wields all the power, but in truth the inmate has power too.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover