Examples of prison time in a Sentence
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The undefeated boxing icon is facing serious prison time after allegedly writing a bad check for a luxury timepiece in Las Vegas.
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Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Quarantine orders, which can be enforced with fines and prison time, are a rare legal step that can be taken if someone objects to a public health request.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
After getting arrested several times for different charges, Chelsea had her probation revoked and was sentenced to prison time in October 2025.
—Anna Myers, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
The 28-year-old was sentenced to prison time last year after violating the terms of her probation following a string of arrests.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 14 June 2026
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Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Quarantine orders, which can be enforced with fines and prison time, are a rare legal step that can be taken if someone objects to a public health request.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
After getting arrested several times for different charges, Chelsea had her probation revoked and was sentenced to prison time in October 2025.
—Anna Myers, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
The 28-year-old was sentenced to prison time last year after violating the terms of her probation following a string of arrests.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 14 June 2026
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“Prison time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prison%20time. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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