captive

Example Sentences

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Peace may not be an option, because their prison guard is former Bowser captive Lumalee.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The startup plans to first target rail yards, short lines and captive lines, like the kind used by some miners and agricultural companies to move bulk commodities such as coal, grain and iron ore.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The pair believed to be nesting in Yurok country were captive born and released in 2022, as part of the first group reintroduced in that region.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

Animal rights groups say this case highlights the poor living conditions of captive tigers used for entertainment in Thailand.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

The riders watched as the wind gripped the adjacent captive balloon and tore it from the men holding it down and briefly yanked Manager Morgan into the sky.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson