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custody

[kuhs-tuh-dee] / ˈkʌs tə di /




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The exact valuation of Binance is unclear as the firm is privately held, though the company said in 2024 that it had more than $160bn in assets in its custody.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

They all remain in custody for questioning, the force said.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

In this case, around 20 nationals of Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Zimbabwe were in custody, authorities said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026

She has also posted bail and been released from custody, police said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

“Aren’t you the one who just said she should remain in custody until she becomes an adult?” she asked.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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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