ex-con

noun

informal
: a former prisoner

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Stillwater is a mind-bending horror thriller that focuses on ex-con Daniel West. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026 Eventually released, the resentful ex-con experiences a Damascene conversion due to the Christian compassion of Monseigneur Myriel (Frédéric Pierrot). — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026 The state Office of Court Administration is investigating how an ex-con managed to show up in a Bronx courtroom with a gun tucked in his underwear, authorities said Wednesday. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026 In the series, Cash plays Caleb Hodgekiss, an ex-con stepping in for the town’s injured Reverend with the intention of robbing worshippers and running off. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ex-con

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“Ex-con.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ex-con. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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