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custody

[kuhs-tuh-dee] / ˈkʌs tə di /




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Lawyers for Massey's family said: "Grayson's death in custody from cancer does not bring Sonya back."

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

Coroners examine deaths that are not straightforward, like unexpected or violent deaths, or those that take place in state custody.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

He remains in custody, the Metropolitan Police said.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

“If the government owns a facility whose negligence causes harm or death in the government’s custody, I don’t think you can just buy away liability.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

That’s a real phrase from a custody article I looked up.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper

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 M. Leonora Eyles




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