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Belarus and Russia rounded out the top five. China, Myanmar, Belarus and Russia routinely rank among the top jailers of journalists.
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Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 13 May 2025
The law holds the boy accountable despite his lack of malice, only for Alec Baldwin — of all people — to save Lucas from a noose by murdering all of his jailers.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 2 May 2025
The Islamic Republic is one of the world’s top jailers of journalists, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists, and in the best of times, reporters face strict restrictions.
—Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
Lockard had been employed as a jailer with the Sheriff's Office since Nov. 16, 2022, according to the release.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 20 June 2025
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Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 13 May 2025
The law holds the boy accountable despite his lack of malice, only for Alec Baldwin — of all people — to save Lucas from a noose by murdering all of his jailers.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 2 May 2025
The Islamic Republic is one of the world’s top jailers of journalists, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists, and in the best of times, reporters face strict restrictions.
—Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
Lockard had been employed as a jailer with the Sheriff's Office since Nov. 16, 2022, according to the release.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jailer
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In 2022, the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Iranian officials and entities responsible for a crackdown on protesters, including Evin Prison warden Hedayat Farzadi, who was known for his brutal tactics.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
22 July 2025
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In May 2018, a warden at Arizona State Prison Complex Tucson met with Vitellaro and told him he would be reassigned to a residential unit.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
17 July 2025
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The Fire Hazard Severity Zones are determined by the state fire marshal based on an area’s physical characteristics like slope, vegetation, winds and weather.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
8 July 2025
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The two state agencies would also be required to request an inspection from the state fire marshal or a local government.—
Jayme Lozano Carver,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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All have since been discharged and their parents and guardians have been contacted by officers, Leicestershire Police said in a statement.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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Anyone with information that can help identify and locate the infant’s parents or guardians can contact the department or submit an anonymous tip by calling Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS (8477) or by visiting crimeline.org, the release said.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 July 2025
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Callender was back in his usual role as Inter Miami’s starting keeper on Sunday night against Toronto FC at Chase Stadium.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Isabella’s a keeper with an assistant-manager title in the near future.—
Eddie Mouradian,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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The district's plan doesn’t require support staff, like front office, custodian or cafeteria workers, to reapply for their jobs.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Parents or account custodians could place up to an additional $5,000 in post-tax contributions annually into the account, which would invest in index funds.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The man is then seen being cuffed by police as the crowd applauds his initial captors.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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Nelson Mandela: Redefining Freedom Imprisoned for 27 years, Nelson Mandela refused to let his captors define him.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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“Jailer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jailer. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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