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But an alleged deal, brokered by the Saudis, saved him and other family members from being put behind bars.

From BBC

In the past, minors who broke the law in this way would be sent to youth labour camps rather than put behind bars, and the punishment was usually less than five years.

From BBC

Federal authorities on Wednesday said the inmate population in state and federal prisons rose last year, marking the first time since 2013 that the U.S. saw more people put behind bars.

He said "two very dangerous men" had been put behind bars.

From BBC

She continued her activism and kept getting put behind bars for it.

From Reuters

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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