life sentence
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The jury acquitted him of more serious charges that carried a possible life sentence.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Alongside his life sentence, Field was given a concurrent 16-year jail term for admitting fraud and burglary offences.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
He has maintained his innocence but faces a possible life sentence.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
Extremist preacher Anjem Choudary has lost his attempt to challenge his conviction and life sentence for running a group banned under UK terror laws.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
“I now ask the jury,” shouted Mr. Crouch, “to raise their hands if they believe, as I do, that these crimes deserve a life sentence in Azkaban!”
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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