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Rebecca was given a probational sentence and 180 days of house arrest; her father banned her from talking to Thad again.

From The Guardian • Jul. 8, 2011

Katherine’s offer to begin work at Langley in 1953 had come with a six-month probational appointment.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

There seemed to be something provisional or probational intended, but Dan could not make out what it was, and finally it proved of no practical effect.

From April Hopes by Howells, William Dean

The farmerfolks and fisherfolks seemed to know them and to be on tolerant terms with them, though it was plain that they still considered them probational in their fellow-citizenship.

From Questionable Shapes by Howells, William Dean

On this theory of punishment, the man who in his last probational suffering refuses to amend, must be let drop out of existence as incorrigible, and so clearly his final state is one of misery.

From Moral Philosophy by Rickaby, Joseph , S. J.