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Recent Examples of inmates
Such a bond occurs when a judge grants a compassionate release for inmates who are in failing health and no longer a threat to the community.
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Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
The article highlights her efforts to help fellow inmates, teaching resume classes and establishing a private area for nursing mothers.
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Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The inmates also broke televisions, a commissary kiosk, and parts of the ceiling, Spectrum News reported.
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Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Authorities did not confirm how many inmates were accused of being involved in the violence or how many were taken hostage.
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Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
It was suspected only eight inmates remained in the facility when SBI agents made entry to take them into custody, officials said.
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Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
The mayor's administration was able to close it due to a new therapeutic housing unit created for inmates.
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Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Another large group of inmates was released a short time later.
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Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
The article highlights her efforts to help fellow inmates, teaching resume classes and establishing a private area for nursing mothers.
—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The inmates also broke televisions, a commissary kiosk, and parts of the ceiling, Spectrum News reported.
—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Authorities did not confirm how many inmates were accused of being involved in the violence or how many were taken hostage.
—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
It was suspected only eight inmates remained in the facility when SBI agents made entry to take them into custody, officials said.
—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
The mayor's administration was able to close it due to a new therapeutic housing unit created for inmates.
—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Another large group of inmates was released a short time later.
—
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inmates
prisoners
Noun
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Israel has historically negotiated with Palestinian militant groups to exchange hostages for Palestinian prisoners and detainees even as critics warned the practice could encourage more kidnappings.
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Jails already have a poor record safeguarding prisoners who go into withdrawal upon incarceration.
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“Inmates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inmates. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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