ex-con

noun

informal
: a former prisoner

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The following season, Jo rekindles things with old flame Reed Carter (James Wilder), an ex-con who has begun to lapse back into his old ways, despite telling Jo he's gone straight. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 15 Apr. 2025 Doing Life is a gritty and gripping urban drama that explores the life of a single mother fighting for survival and a reformed ex-con with untapped talents who forge an unexpected bond. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025 Listen to this article NYPD cops shot and wounded a 29-year-old ex-con armed with a knife following a heated late-night foot chase through Brooklyn, police said Saturday. Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 29 Mar. 2025 Where to watch: Netflix ‘Sing Sing’ Colman Domingo stars in this unforgettable prison drama based on a true story and featuring a talented bunch of ex-con thespians. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025 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 29 Apr. 2025.

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