prison time

noun

: the time someone spends in prison

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His prison time is to be followed by 20 years of supervised release. Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025 But instead of the respective seven- and 12-year sentences, each has had their prison time slightly reduced. Jennifer Sangalang, USA Today, 13 May 2025 People who post such content would face penalties and prison time. Maria Curi, Axios, 28 Apr. 2025 Frankel first spoke out on TikTok when news broke in March that Teresa and Ruelas were hit with $3 million in tax liens, ten years after the Real Housewives of New Jersey star served prison time for financial crimes. Liza Esquibias, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for prison time

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“Prison time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prison%20time. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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