Sentence examples for jail on from inspiring English sources

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prison on

The phrase "jail on" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English
It is unclear in what context it could be used, as it does not form a standard expression. Example: "He was put in jail on charges of theft." (Note: "in jail" is the correct usage.)

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The senator received a one-year sentence and spent 182 days in jail on Rikers Island.

The New York Times

He was released from jail on $50,000 bail.

The New York Times

He remained in jail on $1 million bail on Wednesday.

The New York Times

Many journalists are in jail on trumped-up charges.

The Economist

Many will remain in jail on charges of "hooliganism".

The Economist

He was out of jail on Dec. 13.

The New York Times

The police sometimes sling managers into jail on flimsy charges.

The Economist

Mr. Kassir is in a Swedish jail on assault charges.

The New York Times

Mr. Ward remains in jail on other charges.

The New York Times

Mr. Pelosi is in jail on unrelated drunken-driving charges.

The New York Times

I took him to jail on a felony charge".

The New York Times

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