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Recent Examples of jailer
After the incident, jailers cleared out the dorm — then went back later in the day to search the area for drugs.
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Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
Criminal charges against jailers Civil lawsuits against county jails are common.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 2 June 2024
After being freed by his jailer to help fight off the ravenous walkers, Daryl grabbed his morning star weapon and proceeded to bash in the skulls of all approaching zombies.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 Oct. 2024
One of the fault lines is Hansraj Landa, the sadistic jailer played by Vivek Gomber.
—Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
Criminal charges against jailers Civil lawsuits against county jails are common.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 2 June 2024
After being freed by his jailer to help fight off the ravenous walkers, Daryl grabbed his morning star weapon and proceeded to bash in the skulls of all approaching zombies.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 Oct. 2024
One of the fault lines is Hansraj Landa, the sadistic jailer played by Vivek Gomber.
—Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jailer
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Bill Cool is the warden at Ross Correctional, according to the state website.Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2024
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Editor’s picks ‘Brutal beatings’ Cooper and hundreds of Dozier students accused school wardens of torturous abuse over minor infractions, like whippings, beatings, forced labor, and medical neglect.CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2024
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The four adults were found dead in the home in Wakefield around 4:20 p.m. after authorities were contacted to conduct a welfare check, the state fire marshal and police said.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
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The intrigue: The budget includes beefing up staff in public safety with eight new patrol officers in the Police Department, six firefighters and one fire marshal.Alex Golden, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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If the winner is under 18, the Certificate must be signed by their parent or legal guardian.Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2025
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The only truly effective safeguard remains active involvement from parents and guardians.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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D’Onta Foreman had a 38-yard run on the second play of the drive, and Sam Darnold scored on an option keeper.Dave Birkett, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2022
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Egan’s 1-yard touchdown run on a fourth-down keeper pulled the Chargers within 28-26 with 4:57 left in the third quarter.Jason Frakes, The Courier-Journal, 26 Nov. 2022
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Similar moves have been made in the past by De Beers, which has long seen itself as the custodian of the diamond industry.Tim Treadgold, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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At that time, Lilium hoped to get things back on track by seeking out new investors and a supervisory custodian.Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the footage, Timmerman’s living conditions were shown and he can be seen lying on a mattress while his captors said he was being treated well and would be returned home safely, according to reports from the AP.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
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In the video, he was blindfolded, surrounded by armed men and being led away by his apparent captors on a rocky hillside.Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Jailer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jailer. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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