detain
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These factors, and others, convinced the judge that he could not detain the boys because the guidelines for sentencing children say that custody is a "last resort", with the priority being rehabilitation.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
“They lack the authority to detain or arrest suspects, intervene in crimes in progress, conduct searches, or carry firearms for enforcement purposes,” according to a May 21 report from the city agency.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Baker was also involved in monitoring Calocane over the eight days after Skelton did not detain him and put him under the care of the crisis team in January 2022.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
"The court should detain the defendant pending trial," the filing said.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
They won't lift a finger to help Xenocrates, or to detain you.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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