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durance vile

A long prison sentence. He's a known criminal, that's why he's in durance vile.
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durance vile

A lengthy prison sentence. “Durance” meant “duration,” and “vile” has its contemporary meaning of loathsome. That pretty well described long-term incarceration from the Middle Ages down to much of today's world.
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Durance played the role as Lois Lane for more than 140 episodes on "Smallville." The Canadian actress joined the WB-turned-CW series in Season 4 and was promoted to a series regular in Season 5.
In the race to be top scorer Elliott McGlade and Anthony Leyshon (both North Ormesby B) lead the way with 10 goals, they are closely followed by Michael Harrison (Magnificent 7), Rob Harker (Ronaldinho 7) and Anthony Durance (Stockton West End) on nine.
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An early opener started with a good ball out to the wing by Hodgson to Durance, who worked hard to get in a superb cross which was well converted by Bell.