in custody
Example Sentences
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Thirty-seven people accused of illegal mining in north-central Nigeria have died in custody, local officials said.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Now, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is down to 90,000 prisoners, and has 8,000 more beds available than it has people in custody.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
He was detained during a targeted operation, the Homeland Security spokesperson said, and will remain in custody pending removal proceedings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
He has spent much of his time in custody helping other prisoners with their legal needs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
He said that the boy’s father—his name was Leon Miller—was in custody and would be charged.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
