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View synonyms for behind bars

behind bars



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Idioms and Phrases

In prison, as in All murderers should be put behind bars for life . The bars here refer to the iron rods used to confine prisoners. [c. 1900]
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Example Sentences

The father of her children and the prosecutor of the case will also have an opportunity to argue why she should remain behind bars.

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He was sentenced to 12 weeks behind bars at Liverpool Magistrates' Court after pleading guilty to assaulting three pupils.

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Lawyer Alexandra Shapiro argued it was impossible for the musician to prepare for trial from behind bars because of the "incredibly voluminous" amount of material to review, especially without a laptop computer.

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The goal made sense: Prisoners are sentenced to time behind bars, not forced labor.

“Violence is never the answer, and a sick and twisted plan turned into life behind bars for two young men.”

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