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She described children being detained, saying federal agents “had them zip tied to each other.”

From Salon

The baroness described the court ruling as "nothing less than an establishment win for the government in a case that was too big to lose".

From BBC

She also described the run-up to the closure of schools as being "quite chaotic", adding that "it wasn't clear who had responsibility for planning for children".

From BBC

A police officer has described how people threw slate "like they were throwing frisbees" during rioting in Cardiff two years ago.

From BBC

In court filings, lawyers described Combs' incarceration as "life changing, productive, and a testament to his desire to return to his family and community and lead the best life possible."

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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