one-year sentence

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sentence
noun[C]
uk
/ˈsen.təns/us
/ˈsen.təns/
a group of words, usually containing a verb, that expresses a thought in the form of a statement, question, instruction, or exclamation and starts with a capital letter ...
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(Definition ofsentencefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Death was caused by dangerous driving, but the person responsible was given only aone-yearsentence.
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Those centres provide a minimum three-week sentence and a maximumone-yearsentence.
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Unfortunately, he must serve another six months of aone-yearsentence.
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The man concerned was charged with manslaughter and was given aone-yearsentence.
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The question is whether a rogue operator would be deterred by aone-yearsentenceas much as by a two-year sentence.
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Is that aone-yearsentenceor is it a 20-year sentence?
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He served aone-yearsentencein a work-release program.
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He was convicted and disbarred and served four months of aone-yearsentence.
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His testimony for the prosecution was taken into account, and he received only aone-yearsentence.
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After serving hisone-yearsentence, he sought to retrieve the hidden pearl.
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He pleaded guilty to all charges and served six months of aone-yearsentence.
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Kimberlin served only 21 days of aone-yearsentenceon this charge.
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Herron served aone-yearsentencein federal prison.
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Bormann received aone-yearsentence.
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We must bear in mind that magistrates have the power to impose fines of up to £50,000, and in some instances to impose one-year sentences of imprisonment.
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Other defendants' sentences ranged from 15 months to three years, with fines; defendants who cooperated and testified for the government, received one-year sentences.
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His compatriots received one-year sentences for violating immigration laws and their two pilots got 16 months.
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