prison complex

collocation in English

meaningsofprisonandcomplex

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prison
noun
uk
/ˈprɪz.ən/us
/ˈprɪz.ən/
a building where criminals are forced to live as ...
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complex
adjective
uk
/ˈkɒm.pleks/us
/kɑːmˈpleks/
involving a lot of different but ...
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(Definition ofprisonandcomplexfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Theprisoncomplexconsists of six buildings.
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The sprawlingprisoncomplexwas divided into compounds.
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It was clear that a newprisoncomplexwas needed.
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It was also the largestprisoncomplexat the time.
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On each occasion, thousands of visitors enter theprisoncomplex.
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Theprisoncomplexoccupies an area comprising 289.10 acre.
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Theprisoncomplexwas the most expensive building constructed in the region in early 20th century.
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Energy can be restored by using recharge units located around theprisoncomplex.
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It served in this capacity until the entireprisoncomplexwas closed and sold by the state in 1880.
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The mind map wall in his home is filled with photos and diagrams of theprisoncomplex.
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Theprisoncomplexitself occupies, valued in a 2001 study at between $129 million and $664 million.
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On approaching theprisoncomplexthe aircraft descended to 250 ft and only used reheat when within the prison boundary for a period of five seconds on each pass.
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Beyond that, theprisoncomplexwas organized into three compounds, separated by wire electrified fencing, each with a capacity of approximately one thousand men.
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A reproduction of prison life is also being planned within one of the "bartolinas" (isolation cells) in the formerprisoncomplex.
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