captivity
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The cubs' mother, Tipah, born in January 2019, is described as "independent, cheeky and inquisitive" and has produced one of the largest litters recorded for Sumatran tigers in captivity, the park said.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
It added that "the United Arab Emirates provided humanitarian assistance during the return of the Russian servicemen from captivity".
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Another 251 were kidnapped and held in captivity in the Gaza Strip, including men, women, children, and foreign nationals.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Trapped in a surreal captivity, each day seemed to bring a barrage of dramatic news, yet nothing seemed to change.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
During the days that followed, our lives fell into a pattern, and the reason for our captivity gradually became clear.
From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien
Vocabulary lists containing captivity
Charlotte's Web
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"The Tragedy of Macbeth," Vocabulary from Act 1
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"Wild Animals Aren't Pets" and "Let People Own Exotic Animals"
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