trusties

plural of trusty

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Noun
  • Written by Evan Cooper, Blood On The Promontory finds five convicts trying to escape through the mountains following a violent train robbery, while shackled together by foot.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 June 2026
  • Also, from the 19th century to the 20th century, the island served as a holding area for convicts being sent from mainland France to overseas penal colonies—a sobering thread in the sunny island’s past.
    Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • But as the inmate and his fellow prisoners journey into the wilderness, the real threat isn’t the trek, but the betrayal and violence festering within their ranks.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 25 June 2026
  • One of the most significant findings in recent research is that religion appears to help prisoners develop a sense of purpose and identity that extends beyond their criminal convictions.
    Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • The female jailer came to him days later to report that the male jailer was revealing her personal information and inappropriate details to inmates in the jail.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026
  • The indictment also charges four current and former federal inmates accused of coordinating drops using contraband cellphones.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • What are the cons of investing in gold?
    Liz Knueven, CNBC, 24 June 2026
  • Read this for details of how to download and read on for the pros and cons of installing the new software now.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • But these jailbirds aren’t using their own fingers to fire off missives or create clones.
    Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Trusties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trusties. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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