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Recent Examples of inmate
At the time, fellow inmates told her the government was simply checking on Falun Gong prisoners before release.
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
The next year, the chariot race made its debut, in which inmates raced chariots pulled by bulls.
—Arkansas Online, 9 May 2026
Many of the inmates are addicted to illicit drugs.
—Raquel Rutledge, ProPublica, 8 May 2026
The most important is a 2001 law that establishes a right to DNA testing for inmates who want to challenge their convictions or sentence.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
The next year, the chariot race made its debut, in which inmates raced chariots pulled by bulls.
—Arkansas Online, 9 May 2026
Many of the inmates are addicted to illicit drugs.
—Raquel Rutledge, ProPublica, 8 May 2026
The most important is a 2001 law that establishes a right to DNA testing for inmates who want to challenge their convictions or sentence.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inmate
prisoner
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Levi observed that the prisoners with no knowledge of German—in other words, almost all of the Italians—died shortly after their arrival.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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With Pope Francis’ assistance, Biden officials turned their efforts to the 553 prisoners the regime would give up.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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“Inmate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inmate. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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