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custody

[kuhs-tuh-dee] / ˈkʌs tə di /




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At least four people were taken into custody Wednesday night.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

After two days in custody in the western Paris suburb of Nanterre, the 67-year-old singer and actor went before a panel of four judges on Wednesday evening.

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

One man has been arrested and remains in custody.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

And now that he’s once again living in the same city as I do, the custody rules have changed.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper




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