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as in jail
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
some no-good fellow who had spent most of his life in and out of the county jug
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as in pitcher
a handled container for holding and pouring liquids that usually has a lip or a spout
put a jug of milk on the table
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as in to jail
to put in or as if in prison
the luckless crooks got jugged before they knew what hit them
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Recent Examples of jug
Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2022
The basket-weave soles are grippy and hug wet pavement as closely as a bear with a jug of honey.
—Matt Jancer, WIRED, 12 Nov. 2022
Cézanne completed many significant works here, including three of his Grandes Baigneuses, and objects from his still lifes (a floral screen, a green jug, and a rum bottle) are on display.
—Kate Maxwell, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2022
According to legend, a Minnesota custodian stole the jug after the game.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2022
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The classics are all there: portafilters, a tamper, a milk steamer and a milk jug.
—Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2022
The basket-weave soles are grippy and hug wet pavement as closely as a bear with a jug of honey.
—Matt Jancer, WIRED, 12 Nov. 2022
Cézanne completed many significant works here, including three of his Grandes Baigneuses, and objects from his still lifes (a floral screen, a green jug, and a rum bottle) are on display.
—Kate Maxwell, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2022
According to legend, a Minnesota custodian stole the jug after the game.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2022
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Tekashi is expected to plead guilty on November 12 to violating supervised release and agree to serve a one-month jail sentence, and another year of supervision, according to the Associated Press.Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Audio clips from Wolff’s August 2017 interview with Epstein — two years before he was found dead in a jail cell — can be found at the Daily Beast’s website.Michael Schneider, Variety, 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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There is a long list of major league pitchers eligible for free agency.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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From a federal penitentiary in Virginia, Jose Landa-Rodriguez reconnected with an old friend in California.Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024
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But there’s a war out there in Tulsa, whose lucrative drug trade is not being overseen by the usual cartel, but by a native tribe chief (Graham Greene) who runs the Indian Brotherhood from a state penitentiary.Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2024
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Tropicana has responded to the backlash following its bottle redesign.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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Even the bar shelves are special, using a bespoke carousel system to transport bottles from the ground-floor bar to the mezzanine and vice versa at the touch of a button.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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In Trump’s case, a New York state law passed in 2021 only restricts people imprisoned on their felony conviction from casting ballots.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Violators can be fined, imprisoned for a year and deported.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Jay Johnston was sentenced on October 28 to one year and one day in prison for his involvement in January 6.Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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If convicted, the punishment is life in prison without the possibility of parole.Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Brew the perfect cup every time with an electric pour-over kettle, offering precise temperature control and a gooseneck spout for optimal pour-over technique, enhancing the flavor of your coffee.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Brew of the week: The Black Cat, a spicy charcoal mocha latte ($6) that begins with a rich and creamy first sip, and finishes with a spicy kick at the bottom of the cup.Justin L. Mack, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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In the warrant, authorities further allege that Blanchard bought the teen vape pens and alcoholic beverages and sent him money — up to $9,000 — several times on Cash App.Liam Quinn, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Following their assimilation from the oral tradition into cheerleaders of literacy, the muses are seen waving pens and quills, scrolls and manuscripts in ancient artworks.Alison Habens, JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Jug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jug. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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