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Recent Examples of jailer
Johnson’s death was ruled a homicide, and two jailers face murder charges.
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Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2025
Sheriff’s Office officials could not immediately share details of what special protocols jailers have adopted to keep other inmates safe from Reyes.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Marine veteran Anthony Johnson Jr. died in the Tarrant County jail in April 2024 during an altercation with jailers.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2025
And when illness robs our patients of their ability to speak for themselves, our patients—not their jailers—should choose who speaks on their behalf.
—Pria Anand, TIME, 18 Feb. 2025
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Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2025
Sheriff’s Office officials could not immediately share details of what special protocols jailers have adopted to keep other inmates safe from Reyes.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Marine veteran Anthony Johnson Jr. died in the Tarrant County jail in April 2024 during an altercation with jailers.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2025
And when illness robs our patients of their ability to speak for themselves, our patients—not their jailers—should choose who speaks on their behalf.
—Pria Anand, TIME, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jailer
Noun
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The Colorado Department of Corrections placed four leaders — including the wardens overseeing three state prisons — on administrative leave on the same day earlier this month, an agency official confirmed this week.—
Shelly Bradbury,
The Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2025
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But the state has delayed those transfers until at least March 31, said Ray Sanchez, an assistant deputy warden.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Oyer was able to confirm receipt of the letter, which was also sent to her email address, and forestall the arrival of the marshals to her home, her lawyer said.—
Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Correspondence between former Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer and the Justice Department indicates the department planned to dispatch U.S. marshals to deliver a letter seeking to dissuade her from talking at the event about allegations that she was fired for recommending Gibson’s gun rights be restored.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Multiple victims were also minors, and at least two were smuggled into the U.S. unaccompanied by a relative or legal guardian, according to the Justice Department.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this month, the talk show host expressed her regrets about consenting to the courts appointing her a legal guardian to oversee her affairs in the past.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Wyatt Kaiser is 22 and looks like a keeper.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Callender was back in his usual role as Inter Miami’s starting keeper on Sunday night against Toronto FC at Chase Stadium.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In recent months, budget adjustments have been made to correctly calculate the salaries of classified employees, who are the district’s support staff such as custodians, cafeteria workers and librarians, Long said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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The demonstration came to a head in late April as protesters took Hamilton Hall, damaging property and trapping custodians inside.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Every time a new drone is downed or captured, the captors take it apart to analyze its capabilities.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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After being held hostage and shooting her captor in Episode 7, Heather (Margarita Levieva) is invited to a black and white ball by Mayor Fisk himself — an invitation that Matt rightfully views as a threat.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Jailer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jailer. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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