ex-con

noun

informal
: a former prisoner

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Isaiah’s obsession has put a wedge between him and his wife, Candace (Gabrielle Dennis); lost him the trust of his boss and father figure, Jimmy (Michael Potts); and pushed his and Candace’s teen son, Noah (Cedric Joe), closer to Isaiah’s ex-con father, Amos (Moe Irvin). Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 May 2026 McDonald's is still on top of the leaderboard around here for the ex-con workers, but there's something about the employees Wendy's, especially here in NW Ohio, hires. Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026 An ex-con, Jyn more than proved her worth as a hero stealing the plans to the Death Star. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 May 2026 Set in Los Angeles 1980, the film will chart how a single crime weaves together the lives of a TV host, his restless wife, a country music idol, two small-time crooks and an ex-con, all of whom are chasing the promise of a better life. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Apr. 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 21 May. 2026.

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