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gulag

noun

Definition of gulag

as in prison

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Recent Examples of gulag The roots of Soviet and post-Soviet homophobia lie not in religion, but in the legacy of the Soviet gulag—where being homosexual was considered the worst thing that could befall a man. — Mikhail Zygar, Vanity Fair, 7 Jan. 2026 The cast fragmented, with the Byers family and El trying to start over in California while Hopper languished in a tonally dissonant Soviet gulag, as though the Duffers didn’t realize that what people loved most about Stranger Things was its grounding in Hawkins. — Judy Berman, Time, 26 Dec. 2025 Stalin sent millions to the gulags, where many of them died from disease. — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 26 Dec. 2025 Many thousands of scientists were killed or sent to the gulag, where a significant percentage died. — Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gulag

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In a rare judicial win in such cases, the client was handed 18 months in prison.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
During the week, Aikman continues his training through the Canine Companions prison puppy raising program at FMC Carswell in Fort Worth.

— Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of prison

Noun

Hickey now owes $33,500 in fines and restitution plus 15 days in jail.

— Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2026
The federal lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal filings brought by both former employees and jail residents that have accused Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden of poor leadership, inadequate inmate care and fostering a toxic workplace.

— Amber Gaudet Updated August 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of jail

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Lavie appeared in a jailhouse-yellow shirt and blue pants and looked distressed throughout the hearing, nodding and gesturing to friends at times.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Disturbing jailhouse conversations don’t connect mother to murders Allegations of drug abuse and child neglect against Marcee Gray were already well established by the time her son Colt entered guilty pleas on 55 counts.

— Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of jailhouse

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At the time, Epstein was serving his 18-month sentence in the Palm Beach County stockade but was allowed to spend 12 hours a day, six days a week, in his office under a work-release program his attorneys had negotiated.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The first was named after the legislature of the Texas Republic, although the first capitol, a log structure tucked behind a defensive stockade, rose not on Congress but at West Eighth and Colorado streets.

— Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 22 Mar. 2026

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