custody
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About 8 a.m. that morning, Ortiz got the call that her husband was in federal custody.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach party posted a video of himself and fellow protest leaders being taken into custody on their arrival at New Delhi’s airport to join the demonstrations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
The Ukrainian boxer and Olympic gold medalist has had full custody of their daughter since 2018.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
Belfast Crown Court heard he would serve half the sentence in custody before being released on licence.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
“Aren’t you the one who just said she should remain in custody until she becomes an adult?” she asked.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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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