supermax
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Perez’s only request to the court was that Zambada be spared the fate of El Chapo, who is serving out his life sentence under strict isolation at a federal supermax prison in Colorado.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
The 47-year-old lawyer promised to build supermax prisons in the Amazon while reinforcing the army to smash trafficking groups.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
He said Akram was doing "as well as can be expected" while in custody in Goulburn supermax prison.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
The 68-year-old "El Chapo" is serving a life sentence at a supermax federal prison in Colorado following his 2016 arrest and 2019 conviction.
From Barron's ● Nov. 28, 2025
A supermax is like a huge SHU, with 100 percent segregation cells.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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