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penitentiary

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noun

Example Sentences

"Please ensure all visitors follow the penitentiary's strict rules"

"The old penitentiary on the hill has been closed for years"

"Could you tell me how far the nearest penitentiary is from here?"

"After his trial, he was sent to a penitentiary for ten years"

"She felt a deep sadness knowing her brother was in a penitentiary"

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