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Jackson6612 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

DeWitt got 10 to life in San Quentin.

DeWitt got 10 to life in San Quentin.

What does the phrase "10 to life" mean? I think San Quentin is some jail. Please help me.
  

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San Quentin is a prison. To receive "10 to life" means to receive a prison sentence whose minimum is 10 years imprisonment and whose maximum is life (you will be there until you die).

  • San Quentin is a prison.
  • To receive "10 to life" means to receive a prison sentence whose minimum is 10 years imprisonment and whose maximum is life (you will be there until you die).
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San Quentin is a prison. To receive "10 to life" means to receive a prison sentence whose minimum is 10 years imprisonment and whose maximum is life (you will be there until you die).
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yes, I also think same because in the sentence string "10 to life" means he something got for life.
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Doctor DSan Quentin is a prison. To receive "10 to life" means to receive a prison sentence whose minimum is 10 years imprisonment and whose maximum is life (you will be there until you die).
Thank you, Doc D.

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