Prison
noun
A place where people are kept as a punishment for a criminal offense.
The court sentenced him to three years in prison.
Often appears as...
- sent to prison
- prison sentence
noun
A situation or condition that restricts freedom.
For her, a nine-to-five job would be a prison.
Often appears as...
- in a prison of
- prison of fear
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Metaphorical
verb
To put or keep someone in prison.
He was prisoned for a crime he didn't commit.
Often appears as...
- prisoned for life
- prisoned without trial
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Disapproving
noun
A place where people are kept as a punishment for a criminal offense.
The court sentenced him to three years in prison.
Often appears as...
- sent to prison
- prison sentence
noun
A situation or condition that restricts freedom.
For her, a nine-to-five job would be a prison.
Often appears as...
- in a prison of
- prison of fear
Usage tips
Metaphorical
verb
To put or keep someone in prison.
He was prisoned for a crime he didn't commit.
Often appears as...
- prisoned for life
- prisoned without trial
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Punishment Context
Used when talking about legal consequences of crimes.
Anyone found guilty could end up in prison.
Pro Tip 2/3Time-Specific
Prison terms are often discussed in durations.
She received a ten-year prison sentence.
Pro Tip 3/3Escape Narratives
Stories of prison breaks are common in media and conversation.
The movie focused on a daring prison escape.
Pro Tip 1/3Punishment Context
Used when talking about legal consequences of crimes.
Anyone found guilty could end up in prison.
Pro Tip 2/3Time-Specific
Prison terms are often discussed in durations.
She received a ten-year prison sentence.
Pro Tip 3/3Escape Narratives
Stories of prison breaks are common in media and conversation.
The movie focused on a daring prison escape.
Pro Tip 1/3Punishment Context
Used when talking about legal consequences of crimes.
Anyone found guilty could end up in prison.
Pro Tip 2/3Time-Specific
Prison terms are often discussed in durations.
She received a ten-year prison sentence.
Pro Tip 3/3Escape Narratives
Stories of prison breaks are common in media and conversation.
The movie focused on a daring prison escape.
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Incredible Orangutan...
for the winter sort of thing i mean for him sitting in a cage it's just like for a human being in prison there's nothing for him to do even though we give him lots of enrichment and stuff it's still not the same as being out here where he can you know there's other orangutans there's females he can you know he can try and catch he has he hasn't quite managed to do that yet
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Talking about history...
actually stabilized last year was the first year we actually saw a decrease in the prison population in the u.s. we still have the highest rate of incarceration the world and we still have way too many people in jails and prisons but some people are starting to talk about how it's time to be smart on crime not just tough on crime and that really does I
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The psychology of evil PIPE...
We had a cheap, little ad, but we wanted college students for a study of prison life. 75 people volunteered, took personality tests. We did interviews. Picked two the most normal, the most healthy. Randomly assigned them to be prisoner and guard. So on day one, we knew we had good apples. I'm going to put them in a bad situation.
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The myth of Pandora’s...
then be able to rid her mind of it forever But at the first crack of the lid, the box burst open. Monstrous creatures and horrendous sounds rushed out in a cloud of smoke and swirled around her, screeching and cackling. Filled with terror, Pandora clawed desperately at the air to direct them back into their prison.
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Kiran Bedi: How I remade...
I prayed for them, and things started to change. This is a visual of education inside the prison. Friends, this has never happened, where everybody in the prison studies. I started this with community support. Government had no budget. It was one of the finest, largest volunteerism
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How I learned to read --...
True, I grew up in a very complex environment, but I chose to commit crimes, and I had to own up to that. I had to take responsibility for that, and I did. I was building a curriculum that could teach incarcerated men how to manage money through prison employments.
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Alice Goffman: How we're...
I want to end with a call to young people, the young people attending college and the young people struggling to stay out of prison or to make it through prison and return home. It may seem like these paths to adulthood are worlds apart,
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Prison Victim PIPE National...
can't be crossed and that line was crossed with me you know rape is the secret in prison fuel talk about and although the prison launched an investigation there was not enough evidence to support the charges
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Kids Behind Bars PIPE...
prison Chavez will have to find inmates he can ally himself with for protection but it's hard to know who he can trust I sense I'm gonna get beat up here seen a couple people dragged out in handcuffs
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What I learned serving...
And adjust I did to life on the the prison food, the prison language, the prison life.
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Incredible Orangutan...
for the winter sort of thing i mean for him sitting in a cage it's just like for a human being in prison there's nothing for him to do even though we give him lots of enrichment and stuff it's still not the same as being out here where he can you know there's other orangutans there's females he can you know he can try and catch he has he hasn't quite managed to do that yet
Video examples
Talking about history...
actually stabilized last year was the first year we actually saw a decrease in the prison population in the u.s. we still have the highest rate of incarceration the world and we still have way too many people in jails and prisons but some people are starting to talk about how it's time to be smart on crime not just tough on crime and that really does I
Video examples
The psychology of evil PIPE...
We had a cheap, little ad, but we wanted college students for a study of prison life. 75 people volunteered, took personality tests. We did interviews. Picked two the most normal, the most healthy. Randomly assigned them to be prisoner and guard. So on day one, we knew we had good apples. I'm going to put them in a bad situation.
Video examples
The myth of Pandora’s...
then be able to rid her mind of it forever But at the first crack of the lid, the box burst open. Monstrous creatures and horrendous sounds rushed out in a cloud of smoke and swirled around her, screeching and cackling. Filled with terror, Pandora clawed desperately at the air to direct them back into their prison.
Video examples
Kiran Bedi: How I remade...
I prayed for them, and things started to change. This is a visual of education inside the prison. Friends, this has never happened, where everybody in the prison studies. I started this with community support. Government had no budget. It was one of the finest, largest volunteerism
Video examples
How I learned to read --...
True, I grew up in a very complex environment, but I chose to commit crimes, and I had to own up to that. I had to take responsibility for that, and I did. I was building a curriculum that could teach incarcerated men how to manage money through prison employments.
Video examples
Alice Goffman: How we're...
I want to end with a call to young people, the young people attending college and the young people struggling to stay out of prison or to make it through prison and return home. It may seem like these paths to adulthood are worlds apart,
Video examples
Prison Victim PIPE National...
can't be crossed and that line was crossed with me you know rape is the secret in prison fuel talk about and although the prison launched an investigation there was not enough evidence to support the charges
Video examples
Kids Behind Bars PIPE...
prison Chavez will have to find inmates he can ally himself with for protection but it's hard to know who he can trust I sense I'm gonna get beat up here seen a couple people dragged out in handcuffs
Video examples
What I learned serving...
And adjust I did to life on the the prison food, the prison language, the prison life.
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Quote examples
Zephyr Teachout
American Lawyer
Every politician should go and spend time and visit prisons and jails. Because if you are choosing to exercise this kind of power over another person's life, there's a role for that, but you have to know the kind of power you are exercising.
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Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
American Boxer
When I was in the ring at the Olympics, it was my father's words that I was hearing, not the coaches'. 'I never listened to what the coaches said. I would call my father and he would give me advice from prison.
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Isaac Wright Jr.
Once I understood what was going to happen - that I was going to prison for life - my end goal was making sure they wouldn't be able to keep me there.
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George W. Bush
American President
America is the land of the second chance - and when the gates of the prison open, the path ahead should lead to a better life.
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Harry Redknapp
English Coach
I don't know what goes on in prison. I've never been in trouble with the police in my life.
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Gerry Cooney
American Athlete
I've spent most of my life in prison. I was a prisoner of my fear and my low self-esteem.
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Gene Tierney
American Actress
I existed in a world that never is - the prison of the mind.
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Prodigy
American Musician
Going to prison actually helped save my life, I believe.
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Rand Paul
American Politician
If you go to prison, your child support adds up.
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George Michael
British Musician
I went to prison, I paid my bill.
Quote examples
Zephyr Teachout
American Lawyer
Every politician should go and spend time and visit prisons and jails. Because if you are choosing to exercise this kind of power over another person's life, there's a role for that, but you have to know the kind of power you are exercising.
Quote examples
Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
American Boxer
When I was in the ring at the Olympics, it was my father's words that I was hearing, not the coaches'. 'I never listened to what the coaches said. I would call my father and he would give me advice from prison.
Quote examples
Isaac Wright Jr.
Once I understood what was going to happen - that I was going to prison for life - my end goal was making sure they wouldn't be able to keep me there.
Quote examples
George W. Bush
American President
America is the land of the second chance - and when the gates of the prison open, the path ahead should lead to a better life.
Quote examples
Harry Redknapp
English Coach
I don't know what goes on in prison. I've never been in trouble with the police in my life.
Quote examples
Gerry Cooney
American Athlete
I've spent most of my life in prison. I was a prisoner of my fear and my low self-esteem.
Quote examples
Gene Tierney
American Actress
I existed in a world that never is - the prison of the mind.
Quote examples
Prodigy
American Musician
Going to prison actually helped save my life, I believe.
Quote examples
Rand Paul
American Politician
If you go to prison, your child support adds up.
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George Michael
British Musician
I went to prison, I paid my bill.
Example 1 of 10
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