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Cat navy 425 Posted 6 years ago
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The murderer got/received/was sentenced to

Dear all,

Please tell me whether the following sentences are correct.

1) The murderer received a life sentence.

2) The murderer was sentenced to life imprisonment.

3) The murderer got a life sentence.


Thank you.

  

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cat navy 425 Please tell me whether the following sentences are correct. They are all fine. I think 2) is more often said differently, though: The murderer was sentenced to life in prison.

  • cat navy 425 Please tell me whether the following sentences are correct.
  • They are all fine.
  • I think 2) is more often said differently, though: The murderer was sentenced to life in prison.
  • CJ
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cat navy 425Please tell me whether the following sentences are correct.

They are all fine.

I think 2) is more often said differently, though:

The murderer was sentenced to life in prison.

CJ

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