detain
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It can only be effective "if there are also stronger efforts to identify, detain, investigate and prosecute, in accordance with international standards, those who fund, organise and support the gangs' activities", Turk added.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
A spokesperson for the sheriff’s office wrote in the statement to ProPublica that deputies do not make any decisions on who to detain — they report suspects to ICE, and ICE makes the decision.
From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026
The Foreign Office's website advice on not travelling to Iran states: "Having a British passport or connections to the UK can be reason enough for the Iranian authorities to detain you."
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
She delayed a “60 Minutes” segment on the government’s use of an El Salvador prison to detain undocumented migrants for more reporting, only to have it air with minor changes.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
As he had discovered the first day, getting into trouble could both detain him after school and boost his popularity with the guys.
From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli
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