detention

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Walthart added that as a mother, she was concerned about safety, with a detention facility perched just a five-minute drive from the local elementary school.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

He said detention facilities were necessary to detain people so they could be guaranteed due process.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“These last few months with her are precious, and we are terrified that his detention will prevent him from being by her side during this incredibly difficult time,” the sisters wrote on the site.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

One of Senegal's points of contention is the detention of 18 Senegalese football fans in Morocco for more than two months now.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“Yes,” Miss Kwan frowned, “that sounds entirely likely. Everyone here is on first warning. One more problem today, and that’s detention for all of you.”

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness