captivity
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"Soon after their rediscovery, breeding them in captivity was tried, but that didn't work out, particularly because of how picky they are with their food resources," she said.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
Another 251 were kidnapped and held in captivity in the Gaza Strip, including men, women, children, and foreign nationals.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
"They take everything from you," said Yaroslav Rumyantsev, 30, a former Ukrainian soldier who survived three years and three months in captivity.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
It now seems possible that his wartime captivity cast a shadow over his working life too.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Naturally, the nervous species are difficult to keep in captivity.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
Vocabulary lists containing captivity
Charlotte's Web
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"Wild Animals Aren't Pets" and "Let People Own Exotic Animals"
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