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as in to exit
to leave a place often for another
after two hours of that boring party, we were ready to bail
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Recent Examples of bail
Michael Balsamo, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2024
Combs was denied bail by two separate judges, and is set to remain behind bars until his trial in May of next year.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2024
He was released on bail the same day but had a court hearing date set for April.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Twice denied bail, Combs is now asking the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to grant his release.
—Michael Balsamo, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2024
Combs was denied bail by two separate judges, and is set to remain behind bars until his trial in May of next year.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
Blades appeared in Kidderminster Magistrates Court on Friday and has been bailed to appear at Worcester Crown Court on October 11.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2024
He was released on bail the same day but had a court hearing date set for April.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bail
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Smollett was arrested and faced a felony charge of disorderly conduct for allegedly filing a false police report and was released on bond.Megan Thomas, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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English was charged Monday and remained in the Crawford County Detention Center on Thursday on a $150,000 bond, according to Crawford County Sheriff's Office and court records.Penny Weaver, arkansasonline.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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The only thing lacking was shiny wrapping paper and a bright red bow.Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Clare Malone 15 days ago Trump leaves the stage to Y.M.C.A., putting a bow on a pretty happy-go-lucky speech that also included references to how some of his supporters think God spared him from an assassin’s bullet to save the country.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Dodgers announced their signing of Ohtani on Dec. 11, while the San Francisco Giants didn't pick up Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Blake Snell until March 19, less than two weeks before Opening Day.David K. Li, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Lopez wasn't alone among pitchers who made the transition from a bullpen to a starting rotation after signing as a free agent last winter.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
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A number of board members have exited ahead of the deal’s close.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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Keoghan exited the project before production began (scheduling conflicts) and was replaced by Fred Hechinger, soon to be seen as Dimitri in Marvel’s Kraven the Hunter.Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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After being released on his own recognizance, Polo G and Trench Baby were arrested on a outstanding warrant on charges including kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon, and robbery.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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According to court records, at the time of the Oakland robberies, the suspect was free on his own recognizance after being arrested on suspicion of committing a Jan. 4, 2024 armed robbery of a San Leandro fast-food restaurant.Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Domingo is perhaps best known for his eloquence, but here, he’s caught in a loop, grasping for the right thing to say.Selome Hailu, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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The music video stars the pygmy hippopotamus, who lives at a zoo in Thailand, bouncing around in her trademark style in a loop.Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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In the meantime, however, the robovac delivers plenty of suction power, a spacious dustbin, and a 240ml water tank that allows this robot to also mop your floors.Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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The moon’s clash with Neptune tanks your self-esteem.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
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If the company does not adhere to the agreement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office can move forward with the case.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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According to the article, published in 2016, Lo moved into the New York Edition hotel, in the Gramercy area, then racked up a $13,000 tab and refused to leave for nearly two months.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Bail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bail. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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