detaining
Example Sentences
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The government's grounds for detaining him, set out in an order seen by the BBC, draw on nearly a decade of allegations against Doley.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Authorities are detaining people and warning such acts could be considered treason.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
It’s not uncommon for ICE agents to use unmarked cars and wear masks as they attempt arrests, and advocacy groups say the tactic means people often aren’t aware that it’s federal agents detaining them.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
The ruling was issued as part of a class-action lawsuit filed by noncitizens challenging ICE’s recent practice of making arrests at immigration courthouses and detaining people for extended periods in facilities designed for short-term holds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
“We had better move on, Mr. Weston,” said she, “we are detaining the girls.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
