detention

Example Sentences

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"Now," he said, "we're going to be known as Georgia's greatest little detention centre."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Walthart added that as a mother, she was concerned about safety, with a detention facility perched just a five-minute drive from the local elementary school.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

One of Senegal's points of contention is the detention of 18 Senegalese football fans in Morocco for more than two months now.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

According to the complaint, evidence used to charge the men included electronic monitoring data that placed Williams Jr. at the Dallas studio, which also violates the terms of his home detention conditions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

"You should sing German songs. You'd better watch your step, or you'll find yourself in weekend detention and possibly even a fine."

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti