captivity
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“Room” shows how arduous it can be to assimilate the rules and mores of the free world after a lifetime of captivity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Decades after captivity that she said made her feel less than human, she’s now adopting the almost superhuman form of a competitive bodybuilder.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
"Soon after their rediscovery, breeding them in captivity was tried, but that didn't work out, particularly because of how picky they are with their food resources," she said.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
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
When the rain pours down especially, we have long hours of captivity, in which my sisters determinedly grow bored.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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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