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captivity

[kap-tiv-i-tee] / kæpˈtɪv ɪ ti /


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Nonetheless, Mr. O’Malley argues, George’s “will to resist captivity was bottomless,” fueling his drive to make the idea of liberty a reality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Unmentioned, the Persian emperor Cyrus the Great, still revered by Iranians, was the first world leader to grant freedom to the Jews, liberating them from captivity in Babylon.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

During the trial, the court also heard that, for the length of K's captivity, Wixon claimed benefits on her behalf.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Five years later, all the remaining wild condors were captured and bred in captivity to try to stave off extinction.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

It’s entirely possible that they lived out their lives in that wild country, rediscovering their true nature after their years of captivity.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks




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