behind bars
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Kornev’s tragedy is that, while he may not be behind bars, he can’t see the prison he’s trapped in.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
But few of those cheering could have predicted that less than three years later, Guo would be behind bars, facing charges of human trafficking and allegations that she was a Chinese spy.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2025
But Swanberg explained that according to court orders her son’s bail was set at $1 million and there isn’t any reason he shouldn’t be behind bars if he doesn’t post a bond.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2024
"If there is evidence, the person must be behind bars."
From Reuters • Aug. 27, 2023
The Forge doctor often told Crothers that the She-Saw-Bones ought to be behind bars, but even in Lost Hollow you couldn't put a person behind bars for cleaning souls and homes.
From A Son of the Hills by Comstock, Harriet T. (Harriet Theresa)
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