detainment

Example Sentences

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The detainment spawned an intense reaction from immigrant and labor activists, becoming a flash point early in the protests around California.

From Los Angeles Times

But local lawmakers and residents have railed against the detainments, which the federal government has dubbed "Operation Charlotte's Web".

From BBC

It appears this is what led to their detainment by the Iranian authorities.

From BBC

At one point, he interrupted the proceeding, saying, “Can I mention something about detainment?” before his attorney, Steve Haney, cut him off.

From Los Angeles Times

Organizers knew within 15 minutes of her detainment that she had been picked up, said Sergio Jimenez, a lead organizer with the organization.

From Los Angeles Times