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Imprisonment Causes Its Said Jack Strain Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "DETENTION" which means:
- noun
- • A state of being confined (usually for a short time)
- • A punishment in which a student must stay at school after others have gone home
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was given a detention for showing up late to class."
- • "The students were assigned detention for talking during the exam."
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