detain
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The idea is to make it easier to detain and deport those arriving by sea.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Nottinghamshire Police, which claimed an officer had been trying to detain Moses over a public order offence, said it hoped the settlement "will offer comfort to the complainant".
From BBC • May 30, 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
"The court should detain the defendant pending trial," the filing said.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
“Ah! I comprehend. Well, I need not detain you further.”
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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