confinement

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In October, a Russian strike on a substation near Chernobyl cut power flowing to the confinement structure.

From Barron's

The video footage they shared with the Journal revealed the circumstances of their confinement.

From The Wall Street Journal

The government is also looking at ending the use of "confinement systems" in farming including caged hens and pig farrowing crates, which are used to contain sows during birth and nursing.

From BBC

Lai's Catholic faith had deepened in solitary confinement - an arrangement he had requested, according to authorities.

From BBC

“It’s like being in solitary confinement,” said Robert Hilton, a retired teacher who evacuated in January but returned when he found that his house had defied the odds.

From Los Angeles Times