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Discover LudwigThe phrase "jail for" is grammatically correct and commonly used in written English.
It is typically used when talking about someone being sentenced to jail or the reason for their incarceration. Here are a few examples: - The judge sentenced the criminal to five years in jail for his role in the robbery. - She could face up to 10 years in jail for her embezzlement scheme. - The protesters were arrested and taken to jail for disturbing the peace. - He spent six months in jail for his involvement in the drug trafficking ring. - The state has strict laws that can result in jail time for those caught driving under the influence.
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They can go to jail for that".
I was in jail for six years.
She'd gone to jail for drugs.
Because that would mean jail for him".
He went to jail for opposing Franco.
"I went to jail for insider trading".
You've even been to jail for it.
Who went to jail for that?
He was in jail for 48 hours.
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Schaefer was jailed for life.
None were jailed for their roles.
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