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as in penitentiary
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
was thrown in the coop for disturbing the peace
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Recent Examples of coop
Hot on the heels of the smart chicken coop and the smart bird feeder and bath comes this elaborate high-tech system that aims to make life more enjoyable for both human and animal.
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New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
And in 2011, a staggering 285,000 chickens died in their Cecil County coop during a fire.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
In a 2023 episode of the home renovation show, Hall and Haack proudly showed off their chicken coop which features black and white paint and a double gable roof.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Since then, the House of Harlow founder has established a downright wholesome cottagecore-style home life for herself, raising a menagerie of pets, gardening, beekeeping, and harvesting eggs from her backyard chicken coop.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
And in 2011, a staggering 285,000 chickens died in their Cecil County coop during a fire.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
In a 2023 episode of the home renovation show, Hall and Haack proudly showed off their chicken coop which features black and white paint and a double gable roof.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
Since then, the House of Harlow founder has established a downright wholesome cottagecore-style home life for herself, raising a menagerie of pets, gardening, beekeeping, and harvesting eggs from her backyard chicken coop.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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The staff at Lee penitentiary is 98% White, according to the bureau, and multiple people said that guards seemed to be especially hostile to Black prisoners — who make up 62% of the prison's population.Christie Thompson, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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Kingstown follows the powerful family in a fictional Michigan town: Kingstown, Michigan, a city whose main industry is nine penitentiaries.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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The 14-time Grammy winner tied in the blazer’s unique trim — a large chunk of crystalline cage paneling — and added in a touch more texture with her sheer black tights, detailed with a similar, diamond-like pattern.Bailey Richards, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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Keep pets indoors in a safe room or cage to avoid injury from running into dangerous items in your home.Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 25 Dec. 2024
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Another major focus of the trial was Allen's multiple confessions in jail and his mental health at the time.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Also, jail doesn’t mean that the taxes are forgiven.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 20 Dec. 2024
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His sister is still seeking answers after the investigation found insufficient evidence to put the person responsible in prison.Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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She was sentenced in June of this year to one year in prison for underreporting and failing to file federal income taxes.Jim Talamonti | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Coop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coop. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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