custody
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At least four people were taken into custody Wednesday night.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
They were initially put into a childcare facility, but in October 2023 their grandfather was given temporary custody.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
He was remanded in custody by a judge, who adjourned the case to July 8.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Repeated attempts by his lawyers to secure his release failed until a district court said on Monday he should be freed from custody.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
But unless we’re doing a custody exchange, it’s never the three of us together anymore.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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