ex-con

noun

informal
: a former prisoner

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The story follows vicious ex-con, Max Cady (Bardem) and his revenge plot against married couple Tom (Patrick Wilson) and Anna Bowden (Adams). Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Nathaniel Taylor played Lamont's buddy Rollo, an ex-con Fred regularly believed was still a criminal despite his claims to the contrary. Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026 The book is co-written by ex-con Tom Nelson and released on June 23. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026 Emmy winner Richard Gadd should also land a nomination for his intimidating yet vulnerable work as a violent ex-con on his sophomore effort, Half Man. Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ex-con

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“Ex-con.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ex-con. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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