detainee
Example Sentences
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A third remand detainee awaiting trial for alleged offences relating to the Palestine Action group has stopped a lengthy hunger strike, according to a letter sent to the government.
From BBC
The first stage brought back 33 hostages – eight of whom were dead – in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
From BBC
The two longest-protesting detainees have been refusing food for 45 days according to supporters - a claim that has not been disputed by officials.
From BBC
On one of these trips, he was part of a group of 39 detainees, including nationals of Kenya, Ethiopia and Eritrea, in a holding area for people waiting to board deportation flights.
From BBC
Guan’s name appears through an online portal of ICE detainees, indicating he was held in New York state.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
