ex-con
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Mr. James’s tone—that of a reformed alpha male, an ex-con and traveler of a gritty road—lends his tale authenticity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
In “Straight Time,” a 1978 film featuring both Mr. Stanton and Mr. Walsh, Mr. Walsh played a patronizing parole officer to Dustin Hoffman’s teetering ex-con.
From New York Times • Mar. 20, 2024
“What I think would be cool is if we stood up and stood as one, make sure that they don’t make us take down our tents or whatever,” said the ex-con.
From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2023
Steven “Smithy” Smith is an endearingly self-aware ex-con obsessed by a children’s book by Edith Twyford.
From Washington Post • Mar. 16, 2023
“He couldn’t get a job for the longest time, ’cause he’s an ex-con.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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