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custody

[kuhs-tuh-dee] / ˈkʌs tə di /




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The demonstration coincided with the 200-day milestone of the war and the anniversary of the 2022 death of a woman in Iranian police custody.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

But after West refused, the couple told the Texas court that they intended to assume custody of, and provide medical care for, their child.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

Thaci has been in custody in The Hague for six years since he voluntarily surrendered in 2020 to the tribunal, known as the Kosovo Specialist Chambers.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

Lawantara posted bond and was released from custody Sept. 4, according to L.A.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

What Fyfe found was that the officers were really good when they were face-to-face with a suspect and when they had the suspect in custody.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

It wasn’t until 2013 that South Korea’s government required foreign adoptions to go through family courts, ending a decadeslong policy that allowed agencies to dictate child relinquishments and international transfers of custodies.

From Seattle Times Jun. 7, 2023

Circle, the principal issuer of USD Coin, custodies a portion of its reserves with BNY Mellon.

From Reuters Apr. 19, 2023

It wasn’t until 2013 when South Korea’s government required foreign adoptions to go through family courts, ending a policy of allowing agencies to dictate child relinquishments, transfer of custodies and emigration for decades.

From Seattle Times Sep. 12, 2022

It wasn’t until 2013 when South Korea’s government required foreign adoptions to go through family courts, ending a decadeslong policy of allowing private agencies to dictate child relinquishments, transfer of custodies and emigration.

From Seattle Times Aug. 22, 2022

"Quis custodiet ipsos custodies?" he said, looking into her eyes.

From Captivity by M. Leonora Eyles




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