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detainment

[dih-teyn-muhnt] / dɪˈteɪn mənt /


NOUN
delay
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Rivera's detainment was only recognised by the regime more than a year after it began, following pressure from other nations.

From BBC May 31, 2026

To a pastor released after a warrantless detainment.

From Slate Feb. 12, 2026

The case has been closely monitored by human rights groups including Amal Clooney's Clooney Foundation for Justice, which in October questioned the lengthy detainment, citing "repeated postponements and slow progress".

From Barron's Jan. 22, 2026

Limón is one of the most powerful politicians in the state behind Gov. Gavin Newsom, but the detainment of American citizens, including U.S.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 4, 2026

None spoke of Citra’s detainment, or her escape to the Chilargentine Region, but some did joke with Marie about that embarrassing journal entry.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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