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custody

[kuhs-tuh-dee] / ˈkʌs tə di /




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However, Makhijani remains in custody after a hearing sought by prosecutors last month before Magistrate Judge Autumn Spaeth.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026

It has also objected to provisions on the handling, registration and custody of the Guru Granth Sahib, saying it was not consulted before the law was passed.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

At the time of Trump’s summit in Beijing in May, 18 people associated with Zion Church, including Jin, were in police custody.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026

He was not taken into custody, and his case will be directed to the Napa County district attorney’s office for review and possible prosecution, the Sheriff’s Office said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2026

“That’ll help us get legal custody to keep ’em safe.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older




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