prisons
- plural of prison.
Example Sentences
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Littlejohn is in federal prison in Illinois, with his release scheduled for next year, according to the Bureau of Prisons.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, operating expenses were nearly three times higher than at other federal facilities, largely because all supplies -- including fresh water -- had to be transported to the island.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Bureau of Prisons records show he is housed at a maximum-security federal prison in Florence, Colo., know as the “Alcatraz of The Rockies,” that also houses the “El Chapo” and other high-profile criminals.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026
Bureau of Prisons officials then detained Anderson and searched his bag, where they found a large "barbeque type fork" with two prongs and a tool that resembles a pizza cutter.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026
Prisons were usually named after places; their buildings, after letters of the alphabet.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
