detaining

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In the process of detaining street vendors, ICE officers also took a young woman, Andrea Velez, into custody, accusing her of assault.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Those released are typically people whom ICE arrested but doesn’t have legal authority to continue detaining.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Judge William Young also cited McLaughlin’s post in ruling that the administration had violated the First Amendment by detaining and deporting pro-Gaza activists.

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2026

"Why would the government insist on detaining us with no evidence?" his daughter Habiba wrote in a letter shared by immigration attorney Eric Lee last month.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

“Matant, they said they are detaining her,” I say.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi