ex-convict
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The program was started by Jeff Henderson, an ex-convict turned celebrity chef, who mentors at-risk youth for careers in the culinary arts.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2024
In 2007, a Minnesota fugitive living in Italy sent a package by courier that arrived just before an ex-convict embarked on a 90-minute rant that included five costume changes.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 10, 2023
In a month spent at the front line, Aleksandr, an ex-convict serving in the Russian Army, hadn’t seen a single Ukrainian soldier and had barely fired a shot.
From New York Times • Aug. 14, 2023
Mr. Prigozhin, an ex-convict and restaurateur-turned-paramilitary leader who found his way into Russian President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle, has become a central player in Russia’ dysfunctional political drama.
From Washington Times • Jun. 26, 2023
The last time I saw Uncle Max was when he had shaved all his hair off and looked like an ex-convict.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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