detain

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Later Tuesday, authorities detained a man at a traffic stop in Rio Rico, a semirural community about 12 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border, in connection with the investigation.

From Los Angeles Times

A British couple detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan for seven-and-a-half months have described a "huge culture shock" after returning to the UK.

From BBC

It comes a day after French police reportedly detained nine people - including two museum staff - over a suspected ticket fraud scheme.

From BBC

He told Esan he would be detained in hospital as long as necessary.

From BBC

Owners described additional costs such as banking expenses for loans to cover lost revenue, more advertising and marketing to attract more business, boosted wages to attract replacement workers, and legal expenses to support detained workers.

From Los Angeles Times