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The phrase "a jailing" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to the act or process of imprisoning someone, often in a legal or formal context.
Example: "The court's decision led to a jailing that shocked the community."
Alternatives: "an imprisonment" or "a confinement".
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Whilst ruling that there were no grounds to jail Mr King, the judge stressed the case was not over yet as he was "merely dismissing" the application for a jailing order.
For them, a shutdown of Twitter here, a jailing of journalists there is of no concern.
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Grab a jail cell.
Why a jail?
It's a jail".
And a jail in progress.
"Yes, it is a jail".
It is more than a jail complex.
Not a jail".
But it's still a jail.
"It's like being in a jail".
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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