captivity
Example Sentences
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From captivity, Ramirez had little idea that a behind-the-scenes effort was underway to secure the release of the three US prisoners, he told the BBC in an interview.
From BBC
Dart frogs in captivity do not produce this toxin and it is not found naturally in Russia, the European allies said in their statement.
From BBC
Dart frogs in captivity do not produce this toxin and it is not found naturally in Russia.
From BBC
In captivity, at least one chimpanzee appeared to drag imaginary blocks across the floor after playing with real wooden ones.
From Science Daily
He's been released from Russian captivity in the latest prisoner swap.
From BBC
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