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captivity
noun as in physical detention by force
Example Sentences
The world's largest crocodile in captivity has died at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia.
In 2011, he was awarded the Guinness World Record for the largest crocodile in captivity.
A type of antelope listed as critically endangered in the wild has been born in captivity in the UK.
He referred to testimonies from other former hostages who spent time in captivity with Mr Haines and spoke highly of him.
They wanted us to see where Hamas had killed around 1,200 Israelis, mostly civilians, and dragged more than 250 into captivity in Gaza.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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