cell block
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cell block
Example Sentences
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Allan Marshall, 30, was on remand at HMP Edinburgh in March 2015 when he was restrained on the floor of a cell block.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
After Sarkozy entered prison Tuesday, Le Pen reposted a video that she suggested was taken inside his prison with inmates hurling insults at him from across the cell block.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025
We both reside in a cell block called East Wing.
From Slate • May 19, 2025
On the fifth floor, inspectors said, inmates were triple-bunked in a hot cell block where the air conditioners were filled with lint.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024
We looked for a way to get inside the cell block.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
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