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They find various reasons to detain it, no matter how new the vessel is or its actual condition, say seafarers and one ship manager who work on vessels regularly going to Chinese ports.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

Mamdani admitted he was not sure if he has the power to order the New York Police Department to detain a foreign leader but is discussing the matter with the city's legal team.

From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026

The purchase comes as the Department of Homeland Security has moved to scale up its capacity to detain immigrants without relying as heavily on private prison corporations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

This week, the justices announced they’ll be taking up a consequential case next term: How long can ICE detain lawful green-card holders without providing the opportunity to post bond?

From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026

He couldn’t find any reason to detain them further.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye

Back at the van, PC Josh Dowdy detains a 12-year-old boy who is already banned from the city centre and on bail.

From BBC ● May 7, 2026

Speaking to shareholders during a private meeting last year, the CEO of Akima’s parent company, John Aġnaaqłuk Lincoln, said the company cares about the welfare of the people it detains nationwide.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 14, 2026

Marine, temporarily detains someone, the question is: Is that person free to go?

From Slate ● Sep. 3, 2025

Apparently, the administration is casting a very wide net as it detains and deports people.

From Salon ● May 25, 2025

How very kind Mr. Brooke is, and how fortunate that Mr. Laurence’s business detains him near you so long, since he is so useful to you and Father.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

He was detained for five hours and eventually let go.

From Slate ● Aug. 13, 2026

"The parents of most of the detained adolescents were completely taken by surprise."

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

A 16-year-old was detained in a nearby neighborhood and arrested in connection with an unrelated investigation, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

Since then, the new government has detained numerous former officials and security personnel, though most senior figures from the old regime, including Assad himself, remain out of reach in Russia.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

The prisoners assume they will only be detained for a few weeks.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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

He said he is furious at the Venezuelan government for detaining migrants upon their return.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026

The grounds for detaining two of its leaders, Yan Hong and Wu Wuqing, on Sunday are still unclear, the church said in its statement posted on Telegram.

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026

"I shall return for the debate tryout," Didu says, detaining him.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins