Examples of prison time in a Sentence
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Waltz said Johnson failed to explain to him that accepting the plea agreement would likely lead to prison time.
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Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
In addition to serving prison time, Bannon paid a $6,500 fine.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 9 Feb. 2026
He was arrested again in 2024 and 2025 for misusing 911, but was released by a magistrate judge and did not serve prison time.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
The charges carry potential prison time and fines.
—Jj Velasquez, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Feb. 2026
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Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 11 Feb. 2026
In addition to serving prison time, Bannon paid a $6,500 fine.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 9 Feb. 2026
He was arrested again in 2024 and 2025 for misusing 911, but was released by a magistrate judge and did not serve prison time.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
The charges carry potential prison time and fines.
—Jj Velasquez, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Feb. 2026
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“Prison time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prison%20time. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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