Examples of prison time in a Sentence
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For Charlene, letting Chris walk puts her at risk of prison time; their son might be sent to foster care.
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Jesse Raub, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2025
Before the trial, Walshe pleaded guilty to misleading police and illegally disposing of his wife’s body, so he’s expected to face additional prison time for those convictions.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025
But Speer has avoided serious prison time and is still on the job, drawing a 2025 salary of $91,814, according to the city.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 15 Dec. 2025
Killing or torturing an animal is a felony in Michigan with potential prison time, fines of up to $5,000, community service and other penalties.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
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Jesse Raub, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2025
Before the trial, Walshe pleaded guilty to misleading police and illegally disposing of his wife’s body, so he’s expected to face additional prison time for those convictions.
—Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025
But Speer has avoided serious prison time and is still on the job, drawing a 2025 salary of $91,814, according to the city.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 15 Dec. 2025
Killing or torturing an animal is a felony in Michigan with potential prison time, fines of up to $5,000, community service and other penalties.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
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“Prison time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prison%20time. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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