custody
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“Right now, U.S. Marines have custody of the vessel.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
Ahmad was in custody for five or six hours.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
Ahmad’s release from custody became public the same day.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
With their help, officers said they took the suspect into custody at the scene.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
“She waved some stupid custody paperwork in my face, and said I’ve got to do what she says. Fuchsia rips a piece off the flyer. “That’s what she thinks.”
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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