Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with sentence in American Collocation
sentence
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
in prison/not in prison
Both women are now serving a custodial sentences.
most/least severe allowed
Those found guilty of harassment now face a maximum five-year jail sentence.
long/short
Anyone who breaches the injunction will face arrest and the possibility of a long prison sentence.
length of sentence
Scott is nearing the end of a five-year prison sentence.
severe
If defendants feel that the sentence was too harsh, they can appeal against it in the Appeal Court.
not severe
In my judgment, the sentence was unduly lenient.
ordered by law
The mandatory sentence for murder is life.
only if you commit another crime
She received a two-year suspended sentence for bank fraud.
He is serving a life sentence for murder.
officially say what the sentence is
If the defendant is found guilty the judge may pass sentence immediately.
receive a sentence
He was found guilty on two charges and received an 18-month sentence.
spend time in prison
The vast majority of women in prison are serving sentences for non-violent offences.
when a sentence is likely
If found guilty, she faces a prison sentence of 15–20 years.
reduce a sentence
His death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment.
lead to a particular sentence
This offence carries a custodial sentence.
officially cancel a sentence
She initially got 8 years in jail, but the sentence was overturned in the Appeal Court.