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custody

[kuhs-tuh-dee] / ˈkʌs tə di /




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They remain in custody, as well as a 38-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

The remaining 20 individuals were detained and transferred into custody by U.S.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

This Ohio Republican representative has been in a yearslong child custody dispute with his now ex-wife, Emily Moreno, who happens to be the daughter of Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno, also a Republican.

From Slate Aug. 1, 2026

Judge Preddy was sympathetic but direct, telling Simpson that until she makes a final decision on custody, the boys must stay with Zhou’s representatives.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Magdalys remembered the recoil she’d felt just a little while ago when David had mentioned going back into the orphanage’s custody.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older

It wasn’t until 2013 that South Korea’s government required foreign adoptions to go through family courts, ending a decadeslong policy that allowed agencies to dictate child relinquishments and international transfers of custodies.

From Seattle Times Jun. 7, 2023

Circle, the principal issuer of USD Coin, custodies a portion of its reserves with BNY Mellon.

From Reuters Apr. 19, 2023

It wasn’t until 2013 when South Korea’s government required foreign adoptions to go through family courts, ending a policy of allowing agencies to dictate child relinquishments, transfer of custodies and emigration for decades.

From Seattle Times Sep. 12, 2022

It wasn’t until 2013 when South Korea’s government required foreign adoptions to go through family courts, ending a decadeslong policy of allowing private agencies to dictate child relinquishments, transfer of custodies and emigration.

From Seattle Times Aug. 22, 2022

"Quis custodiet ipsos custodies?" he said, looking into her eyes.

From Captivity by Eyles, M. Leonora




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