prison time

noun

: the time someone spends in prison

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Recent Examples on the Web Bannon’s criminal case followed a similar one surrounding former Trump administration trade adviser Peter Navarro, who also served prison time for defying the committee’s subpoena related to the Capitol riot. Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Oct. 2024 In 1952, Turing was prosecuted for homosexual acts, a criminal offense at the time, and chose to be chemically castrated instead of serving prison time. Carlie Porterfield, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024 Netflix's upcoming documentary Martha looks at the trial and her prison time. Escher Walcott, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024 The act would also increase prison time and fines for people who assault first responders and broaden the types of professionals covered by this provision. Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for prison time 

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“Prison time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prison%20time. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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